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swinging

|swing/ing|

/ˈswɪŋɪŋ/

(swing)

back and forth movement

Base Form	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Adjective
swing	swings	swings	swung	swung	swinging	swinging

Etymology

Etymology Information

'swing' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'swingan', where 'swingan' meant 'to beat or whip'.

Historical Evolution

'swingan' changed from Old English to the modern English word 'swing'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to beat or whip', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to move back and forth'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

present participle of 'swing'.

The children were swinging on the playground.

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Adjective 1

characterized by lively, rhythmic movement or style.

The band played swinging jazz music.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45