sway
🇺🇸
/sweɪ/
🇬🇧
/sweɪ/
verb
R
to move gently from side to side
The trees sway in the strong wind.
R
to influence someone's thoughts or actions
His opinion can sway the decision.
noun
R
a gentle side-to-side movement
The boat's gentle sway made her sleepy.
R
power to influence others
She has great sway over the team's choices.
translation
to move gently from side to side; to influence someone's thoughts or actions
a gentle side-to-side movement; power to influence others
Word Forms
3rd Present
sways
Progressive
swaying
Past
swayed
Perfect
swayed
Plural
sways