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Swung: meaning, definitions and examples

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swung

 

[ swʌŋ ]

Verb
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

Translations of the word "swung" in other languages:

🇵🇹 balançado

🇮🇳 झूलना

🇩🇪 schwang

🇮🇩 berayun

🇺🇦 розмахнув

🇵🇱 zachwiał

🇯🇵 揺れた

🇫🇷 balancé

🇪🇸 balanceado

🇹🇷 salınmış

🇰🇷 흔들린

🇸🇦 مُتَأرجِح

🇨🇿 kymácí

🇸🇰 hojdalo

🇨🇳 摆动

🇸🇮 zavito

🇮🇸 vagga

🇰🇿 тербелу

🇬🇪 მოირყა

🇦🇿 sallanan

🇲🇽 balanceado

Word origin

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.

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.