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1. about
adverb. ['əˈbaʊt'] (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct.
Synonyms
Etymology
- about (English)
- about (Middle English (1100-1500))
2. swing
verb. ['ˈswɪŋ'] move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting.
Etymology
- swing (English)
- swingen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- swingan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. about
adverb. ['əˈbaʊt'] all around or on all sides.
Synonyms
Etymology
- about (English)
- about (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. swing
verb. ['ˈswɪŋ'] move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner.
Etymology
- swing (English)
- swingen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- swingan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. swing
verb. ['ˈswɪŋ'] change direction with a swinging motion; turn.
Antonyms
Etymology
- swing (English)
- swingen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- swingan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. about
adverb. ['əˈbaʊt'] in the area or vicinity.
Synonyms
Etymology
- about (English)
- about (Middle English (1100-1500))
7. swing
verb. ['ˈswɪŋ'] make a big sweeping gesture or movement.
Antonyms
Etymology
- swing (English)
- swingen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- swingan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. about
adverb. ['əˈbaʊt'] in or to a reversed position or direction.
Synonyms
Etymology
- about (English)
- about (Middle English (1100-1500))
9. swing
verb. ['ˈswɪŋ'] influence decisively.
Synonyms
Etymology
- swing (English)
- swingen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- swingan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
10. about
adverb. ['əˈbaʊt'] used of movement to or among many different places or in no particular direction.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- about (English)
- about (Middle English (1100-1500))