Swing ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Swing ( verb )

1. To move back and forth or from side to side with a steady, uninterrupted rhythm.
2. To cause something to move in such a way.
3. To cause something to change or to change direction.
4. To play music in a lively and rhythmic style.

Origin:

Middle english swingen, from old english swingan; akin to old high german swingan to swing and perhaps to latin sugere to suck.

Examples:

1. She was swinging her arms as she walked.
2. The monkey was swinging from branch to branch.
3. The pendulum was swinging.
4. He swung the bat and hit the ball.
5. The band was swinging.

(As a noun)

Swing ( noun )

1. To move back and forth or from side to side with a steady, uninterrupted rhythm.
2. To cause something to move in such a way.
3. To cause something to change or to change direction.
4. To play music in a lively and rhythmic style.

Origin:

Middle english swingen, from old english swingan; akin to old high german swingan to swing and perhaps to latin sugere to suck.

Examples:

1. She was swinging her arms as she walked.
2. The monkey was swinging from branch to branch.
3. The pendulum was swinging.
4. He swung the bat and hit the ball.
5. The band was swinging.