C1verb 1K

Swing

🇬🇧 UK /["/swɪŋ/","/swɪŋz/","/swʌŋ/","/ˈswɪŋɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/swɪŋ/","/swɪŋz/","/swʌŋ/","/ˈswɪŋɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Swing

to move backwards or forwards or from side to side while hanging from a fixed point; to make something do this

In simple words: To move back and forth or side to side.

Swing in a sentence

• The children love to swing back and forth on the playground set.
• She tried to swing the bat but missed the ball entirely.
• He began to swing his arms vigorously while running to gain momentum.
• The economy tends to swing between growth and recession over time.
• At the dance, they love to swing to the upbeat jazz music.
• The politician's opinion tends to swing depending on public pressure.
• The heavy doors swing open smoothly as you push them.

How to use Swing

Used in both literal and figurative contexts. In a formal setting, avoid using in a non-literal sense. Informal settings are more flexible.

Grammar pattern

swing + object

Memory hint

Think of a swing set in a park, swinging back and forth.

Related words

Collocations with Swing

• gently
• slowly
• violently
• from
• slowly
• suddenly
• sharply
• let something
• from
• into
• towards/​toward
• swing open
• swing shut
• slowly
• suddenly
• sharply
• let something
• from
• into
• towards/​toward
• swing open
• swing shut
• rapidly
• suddenly
• wildly
• from
• to

Synonyms for Swing

• sway
• rock
• oscillate
• fluctuate
• dangle

Opposites of Swing

• stay
• stop

Common mistakes with Swing

• Confused with 'swinging' as a continuous action vs. a single swing.
• Using 'swing' without a clear object (e.g., swing something).
• Mixing up past tense forms, such as using 'swang' instead of 'swung'.

Frequently asked questions about Swing

What does Swing mean?

To move back and forth or side to side.

What is the definition of Swing?

to move backwards or forwards or from side to side while hanging from a fixed point; to make something do this

How do you use Swing in a sentence?

The children love to swing back and forth on the playground set.

Can you give another example of Swing?

She tried to swing the bat but missed the ball entirely.

What are synonyms for Swing?

Common alternatives include sway, rock, oscillate, fluctuate, dangle.

What is the opposite of Swing?

Opposite meanings include stay, stop.

What words go with Swing?

It commonly pairs with gently, slowly, violently, from, slowly, suddenly, sharply, let something, from, into, towards/​toward, swing open, swing shut, slowly, suddenly, sharply, let something, from, into, towards/​toward, swing open, swing shut, rapidly, suddenly, wildly, from, to.

What are common mistakes when using Swing?

Confused with 'swinging' as a continuous action vs. a single swing. Using 'swing' without a clear object (e.g., swing something). Mixing up past tense forms, such as using 'swang' instead of 'swung'.

How do you pronounce Swing?

US: /["/swɪŋ/","/swɪŋz/","/swʌŋ/","/ˈswɪŋɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/swɪŋ/","/swɪŋz/","/swʌŋ/","/ˈswɪŋɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Swing?

Used in both literal and figurative contexts. In a formal setting, avoid using in a non-literal sense. Informal settings are more flexible.

What CEFR level is Swing?

"Swing" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.