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June 9, 2025 14 mins

🎯 Learn All the Meanings of “Swing” in English!Did you know the word swing has over 10 different meanings in English? In this lesson, we’ll break down every major use of the word — as a verb, a noun, and even in idioms and slang!Whether it’s a swing on the playground, mood swings, or swing states during an election, you’ll see how this one word can pop up in everyday conversations, news, and even music.✅ Do you want to be my student? https://brentspeak.as.me/💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join🟩 Simple definitions🟨 Easy example sentences🔷 Phrasal verbs & idioms explained🟥 Slang meanings (with a warning!)Perfect for English learners at an A2–B2 level. Let’s swing into it!👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with a friend who’s learning English too!#LearnEnglish #EnglishVocabulary #SwingMeaning #ESLLesson #PhrasalVerbs #Idioms #AmericanEnglish #SpeakEnglishSwing🟩 1. VERB – To move back and forth: To move in an arc or from side to side.The child swung on the playground swing.The door swung open in the wind.🟨 2. VERB – To suddenly change: To quickly shift from one state or direction to another.Voters swung toward the other party after the debate.His mood swung from happy to angry in seconds.🟩 3. VERB – To hit something: To try to hit something by moving your arm or an object.He swung the bat and hit a home run.She swung her bag at the thief.🟨 4. VERB – To go by or stop in quickly (informal): To make a quick visit.I’ll swing by your house after work.Can you swing past the store and grab some milk?🟩 5. NOUN – A seat that moves back and forth: A type of playground equipment.The kids are playing on the swings.🟨 6. NOUN – A sudden movement: A quick movement or action.He took a swing at me!She gave the door a swing and it shut hard.🟩 7. NOUN – A change or shift: A change in feeling, direction, opinion, or results.There was a big swing in the weather.The election had a swing in public opinion.🟨 8. NOUN – A style of jazz music: A smooth, rhythmic style of music popular in the 1930s–40s.They danced to swing music all night.🟩 9. ADJECTIVE – Describing movement or rhythm: Related to swinging or smooth movement.He has a swing style when he dances.🔷 10. PHRASAL VERBSSwing by / Swing past To visit quickly or casually – I’ll swing by your office later.Swing at (someone/something) To try to hit – He swung at the ball and missed.Swing open/shut To open or close while moving freely – The door swung shut with a bang.🔶 11. IDIOMSTake a swing at (something) Try something or attack – I’ll take a swing at that math problem.In full swing At the busiest or most active point – The party was in full swing when we arrived.Mood swings Fast changes in how someone feels – Teenagers often have mood swings.🟥 12. SLANG / INFORMAL USESSwinger / Swinging Someone who engages in open relationships or partner-swapping – They live a swinging lifestyle. (Note: adult slang – use carefully or not at all in student content)Swing states (in U.S. politics) States that could vote for either major party in an election – Ohio is a key swing state in presidential elections.

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