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sway
noun
verb
pitching dangerously to one side
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 4
- Starts with
- S
- Ends with
- Y
- Contains
- WA
- Scrabble score
- 10
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
sweɪ
Meaning
Definitions
noun
pitching dangerously to one side
noun
controlling influence
verb
move back and forth or sideways
“the ship was rocking”
verb
cause to move back and forth
“rock the cradle”
verb
move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner
“He swung back”
verb
win approval or support for
“Carry all before one”
In context
Example Sentences
the ship was rocking
the tall building swayed
She rocked back and forth on her feet
rock the cradle
rock the baby
the wind swayed the trees gently
He swung back
Carry all before one
His speech did not sway the voters
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