Simple meaning
What does Sway mean?
Sway means to move slowly from side to side.
Dictionary definition
To move slowly from side to side.
Example sentences
Sway in a sentence
easy
In the story, the character used a sway to show a feeling.
medium
Our class discussed how the word sway describes body movement in a scene.
hard
The passage used sway to help readers understand the character's reaction without long explanation.
Synonyms
Words like Sway
motionmovement of the body or a body part
expressiona visible way to show a feeling or message
Antonyms
Opposite words
stillnesslittle or no movement
calmnessa steady state without visible reaction
Word family
Sway word family
Base word
sway
verb
sway
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does sway mean?
Sway is used to describe to move slowly from side to side.
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