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swing

Pronunciation: [swɪŋ]

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Learn how to use swing in a sentence: 15 audio examples across 5 meanings.

Context: “movement”

(verb) to move something back and forth or side to side, like when you use your arms to push or pull. Imagine swinging a baseball bat or your arms while running.

Example

She loves to swing her arms while she jogs in the morning.

Example

He didn't swing the bat at all and missed the ball.

Example

Can you swing your toy back and forth?

Context: “recreation”

(verb) to sit on a swing and go up and down, like on a playground swing. You push off the ground to go higher and then come back down.

Example

The children enjoyed swinging on the swings in the park.

Example

She couldn't swing because the swings were broken.

Example

Do you want to swing on the playground today?

Context: “movement”

(noun) the action or way of moving back and forth or side to side. Like when you do a big swing with your arm or leg.

Example

He made a wide swing with his arm to brush away the leaves.

Example

Her swing was so small that it didn’t move anything.

Example

What kind of swing did you see during the game?

Context: “recreation”

(noun) the seat that hangs and moves back and forth. This is the seat you sit on at the playground.

Example

The swing was her favorite spot in the park.

Example

There are no swings left at the playground because they are all taken.

Example

How many swings are there in that park?

Context: “games”

(noun) a rhythmic movement or change, often related to activities like dance or sports. It can mean a change in the situation or mood.

Example

The artist's performance had a beautiful swing to it.

Example

The game lost its swing when the other team scored too many points.

Example

Did you notice the swing in the crowd’s mood during the concert?

How to pronounce swing

Pronunciation: [swɪŋ]

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