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swinging vs swing

swing vs swinging

swinging and swing both are nouns.

swinging is an adjective but swing is not an adjective.

swinging is not a verb while swing is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
swinging Yes Yes No No
swing Yes No Yes No
As nouns, swinging and swing are synonyms defined as:
  • swinging and swing: changing location by moving back and forth
Other synonyms of swinging include vacillation.
swinging (noun) swing (noun)
changing location by moving back and forth changing location by moving back and forth
in baseball; a batter's attempt to hit a pitched ball
the act of swinging a golf club at a golf ball and (usually) hitting it
a square dance figure; a pair of dancers join hands and dance around a point between them
a sweeping blow or stroke
mechanical device used as a plaything to support someone swinging back and forth
a jaunty rhythm in music
a style of jazz played by big bands popular in the 1930s; flowing rhythms but less complex than later styles of jazz
a state of steady vigorous action that is characteristic of an activity
swinging (adjective) swing (adjective)
characterized by a buoyant rhythm
swinging (verb) swing (verb)
alternate dramatically between high and low values
hit or aim at with a sweeping arm movement
make a big sweeping gesture or movement
engage freely in promiscuous sex, often with the husband or wife of one's friends
play with a subtle and intuitively felt sense of rhythm
move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
change direction with a swinging motion; turn
be a social swinger; socialize a lot
influence decisively
hang loosely
live in a lively, modern, and relaxed style
have a certain musical rhythm
Difference between swinging and swing

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