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swing

The correct spelling is swing.

How to pronounce swing

/ˈswɪŋ/
noun

IPA: /ˈswɪŋ/

Say it like: Swi-ng

The correct spelling is swing. The manner in which something is swung. For example: "Door swing indicates direction the door opens."

Usage Examples

Door swing indicates direction the door opens.

The plant swung in the breeze.

The children laughed as they swung.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The manner in which something is swung.
  2. 2.The sweep or compass of a swinging body.
  3. 3.A line, cord, or other thing suspended and hanging loose, upon which anything may swing.
  4. 4.A hanging seat in a children's playground, for acrobats in a circus, or on a porch for relaxing.
  5. 5.A dance style.

verb

  1. 1.To rotate about an off-centre fixed point.
  2. 2.To dance.
  3. 3.To ride on a swing.
  4. 4.To participate in the swinging lifestyle; to participate in wife-swapping.
  5. 5.To hang from the gallows.

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