Sways Meaning in English
word · lemma: sway
ˈsweɪz
SWAYZ
swˈeɪz
SWAYZ
Definition
Moves gently from side to side, or influences someone's opinion or decision.
Usage & Nuances
Can describe physical movement ('the tree sways'), or abstract influence ('her speech sways opinions'). Used in formal and informal contexts. Don't confuse with 'waves' (motion in water or greeting) or 'sways' as a noun (rare, means rule or influence).
Spanish: se balancea - influyePortuguese (BR): balança - influenciaPortuguese (PT): balança - influenciaChinese (Simplified): 摇摆 - 影响Chinese (Traditional): 搖擺 - 影響Hindi: डोलता है - प्रभावित करता हैArabic: يتمايل - يؤثر علىBengali: দুলে - প্রভাবিত করেRussian: качаться - влиятьJapanese: 揺れる - 影響を与えるVietnamese: đung đưa - ảnh hưởngKorean: 흔들리다 - 영향을 주다Turkish: sallanır - etkilerUrdu: جھومتا ہے - متاثر کرتا ہےIndonesian: bergoyang - memengaruhi
Example Sentences
The tall grass sways in the wind.
basic
She sways gently to the music.
basic
His argument sways many people.
basic
The bridge sways a little when trucks cross it.
natural
Nothing he says ever sways her opinion.
natural
He sways from side to side when he laughs.
natural