sways

Meanings

• Verb

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

  - "The tree sways in the wind."
  - "The baby in the cradle sways back and forth."

• Verb

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

  - "The speaker's words swayed the audience's opinion."
  - "The salesperson's charm swayed the customer to buy the product."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sways
plays , mazes , maze's , razes

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Homophones

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1. sways (Scottish) : A large, heavy seat for one person, often with a high back and arms.
   

2. swaves () : A wave, especially a large rolling wave.
   

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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, swayable

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Etymology

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Old English swagan, from swegan to swing, move to and fro.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'sway' comes from the Old English word 'swagan', which means 'to swing'.

2. The term 'sway' is also used in politics to describe the influence or power wielded by a particular group or individual.

3. In music, a 'sway' is a rhythmic figure that consists of a series of syncopated beats.

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Related Concepts

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1. pendulum: A simple physical system consisting of a weight suspended from an axis, which swings back and forth under the influence of gravity.

2. rhythm: A sequence of sounds or beats occurring in regular recurring groups, typically over a short time.

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Culture

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In literature, 'sways' has been used metaphorically to describe the effect of emotions or persuasion on people. In art, the concept of 'swaying' has been depicted in various forms, such as paintings and sculptures of people or objects in motion.

How to Memorize "sways"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tree swaying gently in the wind or a person being persuaded to change their opinion.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sways' with the motion of a pendulum or the gentle rocking of a cradle.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence using the word 'sways', such as 'The tree sways in the wind, creating a soothing sound.'

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