verb
Uncommon
swayed
swayd
Swayed (verb) means past tense of "sway" — moved from side to side, or was persuaded/influenced. Example: “The crowd swayed together as the band played the final song.”
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Past tense of "sway" — moved from side to side, or was persuaded/influenced.
"The crowd swayed together as the band played the final song."
"He was swayed by her argument and changed his vote."
How to use swayed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe past-tense form of sway: rocked, or was convinced/influenced.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more swayed
- Superlative
- most swayed
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Rhymes for swayed
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What does “swayed” mean?
The word “swayed” means past tense of "sway" — moved from side to side, or was persuaded/influenced. In plain terms, the past-tense form of sway: rocked, or was convinced/influenced.
How do you pronounce “swayed”?
“Swayed” is pronounced swayd (/sweɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “swayed” in a sentence?
Here is “swayed” used in a sentence: “The crowd swayed together as the band played the final song.”
What part of speech is “swayed”?
“Swayed” is a verb.
Is “swayed” a common word?
“Swayed” is an uncommon word in modern English.
