Sway

usgb/sweɪ/
verb

To move slowly from side to side or to cause to do this.

The trees were swaying in the wind.
Visual representation of "sway" - To move slowly from side to side or to cause to do this.
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Physical movement

Use 'sway' to describe objects or people moving rhythmically side to side.

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The dancer's hips swayed to the beat.
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Steady motion

'Sway' indicates a movement that's often gentle and steady rather than abrupt and fast.

Illustration for Steady motion
The hammock swayed gently in the breeze.
Visual representation of the word "Sway"

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