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take vs swing

swing vs take

take and swing both are nouns.

take and swing both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
take Yes No Yes No
swing Yes No Yes No
As verbs, swing is a hyponym of take; that is, swing is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than take:
  • take: point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
  • swing: hit or aim at with a sweeping arm movement
Other hyponyms of take include aim, direct, place, point, target, draw a bead on, hold, turn, charge, level, point, level, sight.
take (noun) swing (noun)
the act of photographing a scene or part of a scene without interruption changing location by moving back and forth
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property 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
take (verb) swing (verb)
be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness alternate dramatically between high and low values
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract hit or aim at with a sweeping arm movement
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect make a big sweeping gesture or movement
ascertain or determine by measuring, computing or take a reading from a dial engage freely in promiscuous sex, often with the husband or wife of one's friends
be seized or affected in a specified way play with a subtle and intuitively felt sense of rhythm
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives move or walk in a swinging or swaying manner
be a student of a certain subject move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
take into consideration for exemplifying purposes change direction with a swinging motion; turn
interpret something in a certain way; convey a particular meaning or impression be a social swinger; socialize a lot
accept or undergo, often unwillingly influence decisively
take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs hang loosely
make a film or photograph of something live in a lively, modern, and relaxed style
lay claim to; as of an idea have a certain musical rhythm
obtain by winning
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
serve oneself to, or consume regularly
get into one's hands, take physically
have sex with; archaic use
occupy or take on
travel or go by means of a certain kind of transportation, or a certain route
head into a specified direction
take somebody somewhere
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
proceed along in a vehicle
experience or feel or submit to
take into one's possession
conquer by force
buy, select
engage for service under a term of contract
receive or obtain regularly
receive willingly something given or offered
require (time or space)
admit into a group or community
to get into a position of having, e.g., safety, comfort
make use of or accept for some purpose
assume, as of positions or roles
carry out
develop a habit; apply oneself to a practice or occupation
require as useful, just, or proper
be designed to hold or take
have with oneself; have on one's person
be capable of holding or containing
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