Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: swing
IPA transcription: [sw'ɪŋ]
Pronunciations of swing
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noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: swing
    Meaning: a state of steady vigorous action that is characteristic of an activity; "the party went with a swing"; "it took time to get into the swing of things"
  • Synonyms: swing
    Meaning: mechanical device used as a plaything to support someone swinging back and forth
  • Synonyms: swing
    Meaning: a sweeping blow or stroke; "he took a wild swing at my head"
  • Synonyms: swing, swinging, vacillation
    Meaning: changing location by moving back and forth
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: swing
    Meaning: move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting; "He swung his left fist"; "swing a bat"
  • Synonyms: swing, sway
    Meaning: move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner; "He swung back"
  • Synonyms: swing
    Meaning: change direction with a swinging motion; turn; "swing back"; "swing forward"
  • Synonyms: swing, swing_over
    Meaning: influence decisively; "This action swung many votes over to his side"
  • Synonyms: swing, sweep, swing_out
    Meaning: make a big sweeping gesture or movement
  • Synonyms: dangle, swing, drop
    Meaning: hang freely; "the ornaments dangled from the tree"; "The light dropped from the ceiling"
  • Synonyms: swing
    Meaning: hit or aim at with a sweeping arm movement; "The soccer player began to swing at the referee"
  • Synonyms: swing
    Meaning: alternate dramatically between high and low values; "his mood swings"; "the market is swinging up and down"
  • Synonyms: swing
    Meaning: live in a lively, modern, and relaxed style; "The Woodstock generation attempted to swing freely"
Usage examples
  • She rushed in at the swing doors.
  • Between the posts swing two chambiri hammocks.
  • "First gent swing the left-hand lady, with the left hand round."
  • Then it began to swing forward, slow and straight, in the manner of a falling tree.
  • "Find him or her, and swing him or her to the nearest tree," was the verdict of many.
  • When they were near turnover point, he began cranking the little gyroscope to swing the ship.
  • With that they gave the boy a swing, one holding to the feet the other the shoulders of the lad.
  • To reach it he must leap, at risk of his bones, or find some means to swing down ten or twelve feet.
  • The hole was large enough so that he could climb down the ladder, swing around the corner, and enter.
  • They convinced the little farmers it was for the good of all, and they made the story stick well enough to swing the farm vote.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Insider trading, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Java (software platform), License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Space Race, License CC BY-SA 4.0
3. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Battle of Fredericksburg, License CC BY-SA 4.0
4. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Grim Fandango, License CC BY-SA 4.0
5. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Kerry Ellis, License CC BY-SA 4.0
6. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Dizzy Gillespie, License CC BY-SA 4.0