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Word: Sway
Speech Type: Verb
Middle English: corresponding in sense to Low German swājen ‘be blown to and fro’ and Dutch zwaaien ‘swing, walk in a tottering way’
sweɪ
move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically backwards and forwards or from side to side
Short Definition:move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically backwards and forwards or from side
Examples:- he swayed slightly on his feet
- wind rattled and swayed the trees
control or influence (a person or course of action)
Short Definition:control or influence
Examples:- he's easily swayed by other people
Word: Sway
Speech Type: Noun
sweɪ
a rhythmical movement from side to side
Short Definition:rhythmical movement from side to side
Examples:- the easy sway of her hips
rule; control
Short Definition:rule
Examples:- the country was under the sway of rival warlords
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