swaying

Meanings

• Verb

  To move or cause to move gently from side to side.

  - "The tree sways in the wind."
  - "The baby sways in the cradle."

• Verb

  To persuade or influence someone, typically in a subtle or indirect way.

  - "He swayed the jury with his eloquent speech."
  - "The politician tried to sway voters with promises."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with swaying
way , bay , day , may , play , sway , bay , say

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Variants

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sway , swayed , swayer , swayers , swaying , sways

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Forms

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sways, swayed, swaying

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Etymology

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Old English swogan, from swegan to swing, sway.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'swaying' is related to the word 'swing'.

2. The term 'sway' was also used in ancient times to describe the motion of the Earth on its axis.

3. In music, a 'sway' is a rhythmic figure that alternates between two beats or two chords.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pendulum: A simple physical system swinging to and fro, typically consisting of a weight suspended from a pivot so as to swing freely.

2. Sway pole: A long, slender pole used as a support or prop, especially for a tent or a bridge.

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Culture

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Swaying is a common movement found in various forms of dance, such as the hula dance of Hawaii and the traditional Indian dance known as the 'Mohiniyattam'. It is also used metaphorically to describe the ability to influence or persuade someone.

How to Memorize "swaying"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tree swaying gently in the wind. Visualize the tree branches moving back and forth, creating a soothing motion.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'swaying' with the gentle motion of a pendulum or a tree swaying in the wind.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Swaying is a way to move side to side' to remember the meaning of the word.

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