Word: SWING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of SWING
- The manner in which something is swung.
"Door swing indicates direction the door opens."
- The sweep or compass of a swinging body.
- A line, cord, or other thing suspended and hanging loose, upon which anything may swing.
- To rotate about an off-centre fixed point.
"The plant swung in the breeze."
- To dance.
- To ride on a swing.
"The children laughed as they swung."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "swing" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "swing" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SWING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is SWING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in SWING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing SWING:
- # the swing effect
- # master of swing
- # playing with swing
- # in terms of swing
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