Swooped Meaning in English
word · lemma: swoop
ˈswupt
SWOOPT
swˈuːpt
SWOOPT
Definition
Moved quickly downward or suddenly, usually from above, like a bird attacking or grabbing something.
Usage & Nuances
Common in narratives to describe birds, animals, or even people moving suddenly from above. Suggests both speed and a downward motion. Often used with 'down', as in 'swooped down'. Informal and vivid; not for technical or highly formal writing.
Spanish: se abalanzó - descendió en picadoPortuguese (BR): mergulhou - desceu rapidamentePortuguese (PT): mergulhou - desceu em picadoChinese (Simplified): 俯冲Chinese (Traditional): 俯衝Hindi: झपट्टा माराArabic: انقضّBengali: ঝাঁপিয়ে পড়া - ছুটে আসাRussian: налетел - ринулсяJapanese: 急降下した - 飛びかかったVietnamese: lao xuống - sà xuốngKorean: 급강하했다 - 달려들다Turkish: dalış yaptı - aniden saldırdıUrdu: جھپٹ پڑاIndonesian: menukik - menyambar
Example Sentences
The eagle swooped down to catch a fish.
basic
A bat swooped through the open window.
basic
The bird swooped down from the tree.
basic
Suddenly, a cat swooped in and grabbed the toy.
natural
He swooped his hand to stop the glass from falling.
natural
Just as I reached for my sandwich, my dog swooped in and stole it!
natural