noun
swaying
SWAY-ihng
Swaying (noun) means a slow, repeated movement from side to side. Example: “The swaying of the boat made some passengers seasick.”
noun
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A slow, repeated movement from side to side.
"The swaying of the boat made some passengers seasick."
"There was a noticeable swaying in the old bridge as trucks crossed it."
How to use swaying
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA gentle rocking or rolling motion, or (as an adjective use) the act of persuading.
Common pairings
gentle swaying
swaying motion
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Word forms
- Plural
- swayings
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The _____ of the boat made some passengers seasick.
Rhymes for swaying
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What does “swaying” mean?
The word “swaying” means a slow, repeated movement from side to side. In plain terms, a gentle rocking or rolling motion, or (as an adjective use) the act of persuading.
How do you pronounce “swaying”?
“Swaying” is pronounced SWAY-ihng (/ˈsweɪ.ɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “swaying” in a sentence?
Here is “swaying” used in a sentence: “The swaying of the boat made some passengers seasick.”
What part of speech is “swaying”?
“Swaying” is a noun.
