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swung

The correct spelling is swung.

How to pronounce swung

/ˈswʌŋ/
verb

IPA: /ˈswʌŋ/

Say it like: Swu-ng

The correct spelling is swung. To rotate about an off-centre fixed point. For example: "The plant swung in the breeze."

Usage Examples

The plant swung in the breeze.

The children laughed as they swung.

It wasn't long before the crowd's mood swung towards restless irritability.

Definition

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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