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Swung Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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swung

🇺🇸 /ˈswəŋ/ · 🇬🇧 /swˈʌŋ/

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Swung is the past tense of swing, which means to move back and forth or from side to side. It can also refer to the motion of hanging or being suspended and having a smooth, arching movement.

Synonyms

oscillated, rocked, swayed.

Examples of usage

  • He swung the bat but missed the ball.
  • The children swung on the playground swing.
  • She swung the door open quickly.

Translations

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Quick facts about “swung”

Swung is a 1-syllable verb. It is pronounced /ˈswəŋ/ in American English and /swˈʌŋ/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 1 meaning, 3 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #7,145 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'swung'

The word 'swung' is derived from the Old English 'swingan', which meant 'to strike' or 'to move quickly'. The term evolved in usage over centuries, gaining the meaning of moving back and forth, which is more prevalent today. The past participle form 'swung' emerged distinctly in the Middle Ages, aligning with the broader verb forms seen in other Germanic languages. By the 14th century, 'swing' had become a common term to denote a certain rhythmic movement, often associated with leisure activities like swinging on a swing set. The accompanying usage in various contexts, like sports or music, showcases the word's versatility and adaptation into everyday language.

Rhymes

Swung rhymes with gung, kung, among, young, tongue, hung, lung and sung.

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Word Frequency Rank

At #7,145 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.