in full swing

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- US Pronunciation
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- UK Pronunciation
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- [in foo l swing]
- /ɪn fʊl swɪŋ/
- /ɪn fʊl swɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in foo l swing]
- /ɪn fʊl swɪŋ/

Definitions of in full swing words

verb with object in full swing to cause to move to and fro, sway, or oscillate, as something suspended from above: to swing one's arms in walking. 1
verb with object in full swing to cause to move in alternate directions or in either direction around a fixed point, on an axis, or on a line of support, as a door on hinges. 1
verb with object in full swing to move (the hand or something held) with an oscillating or rotary movement: to swing one's fists; to swing a club around one's head. 1
verb with object in full swing Aeronautics. to pull or turn (a propeller) by hand, especially in order to start the engine. 1
verb with object in full swing to turn in a new direction in a curve, as if around a central point: to swing the car into the driveway. 1
verb with object in full swing to suspend so as to hang freely, as a hammock or a door. 1

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Origin of in full swing

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English swingen (verb), Old English swingan; cognate with German schwingen

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in full swing popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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adj in full swing

prosperous — having or characterized by financial success or good fortune; flourishing; successful: a prosperous business.
blooming — Blooming is used by some people to emphasize what they are saying, especially when they are annoyed.
growing — becoming greater in quantity, size, extent, or intensity: growing discontent among industrial workers.
thriving — to prosper; be fortunate or successful.
roaring — a loud, deep cry or howl, as of an animal or a person: the roar of a lion.

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adj in full swing

failing — Slang. an embarrassing or humorous mistake, humiliating situation, etc., that is subject to ridicule and given an exaggerated importance: Their app update is a massive fail. the condition or quality resulting from having failed in this way: His online post is full of fail. a person who fails in this way.
stunted — slowed or stopped abnormally in growth or development.
losing — causing or suffering loss.
declining — deteriorating gradually, as in quality, health, or character
ceasing — to stop; discontinue: Not all medieval beliefs have ceased to exist.

All 32 Antonyms of in full swing

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adj in full swing

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