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sway - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
sway
Definition
(noun) controlling influence
Definition
(noun) pitching dangerously to one side
Synonyms
:
careen
,
rock
,
tilt
Definition
(verb) move back and forth or sideways
Synonyms
:
rock
,
shake
Example Sentence
the ship was rocking
the tall building swayed
She rocked back and forth on her feet
Definition
(verb) move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner
Synonyms
:
swing
Example Sentence
He swung back
Definition
(verb) win approval or support for
Synonyms
:
carry
,
persuade
Example Sentence
Carry all before one
His speech did not sway the voters
Definition
(verb) cause to move back and forth
Synonyms
:
rock
Example Sentence
rock the cradle
rock the baby
the wind swayed the trees gently
Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for sway
Both way + S, that is swing both ways is sway
Word used in video below:
text: proper way to sway across Ready Steady
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