Sway

Quick meaning: Sway is a noun meaning The act of swaying; a swaying motion; a swing or sweep of a weapon.

Meaning

The act of swaying; a swaying motion; a swing or sweep of a weapon.

More Meanings

1. A rocking or swinging motion.
2. Influence, weight, or authority that inclines to one side
3. Preponderance; turn or cast of balance.
4. Rule; dominion; control; power.
5. A switch or rod used by thatchers to bind their work.
6. (automotive) The maximum amplitude of a vehicle's lateral motion.
7. Synonym of sweet flag (“Acorus calamus”)

Example Sentences

sway to the music

The trees swayed in the breeze.

I doubt I'll hold much sway with someone so powerful.

The old song caused a little sway in everyone in the room.

Word Forms

• sways
• swaying
• swayed

Synonyms for sway

Depending on context, synonyms include careen, rock, waver, play, shift, carry.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include swing, tilt, shake, wobble, carry, nod.

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