The verb to swing · Conjugation
Past Simple of swing
The answer: swung
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A finished action at a definite time in the past.
Quick answer
The Past Simple of the verb to swing is swung.
Example: He swung the bat.
Full conjugation in the Past Simple
| Pronoun | Form |
|---|---|
| I | swung |
| You | swung |
| He / She / It | swung |
| We | swung |
| You (pl.) | swung |
| They | swung |
Common mistakes to avoid
1. Swinged ❌
Swing is irregular. Its Past Simple is swung, never swinged.
2. Swing is also a noun
A swing can be a seat in a playground (the children's swings), a movement, or a style of music (swing music). One word, many uses.
3. The -ing → -ung family
Swing → swung, like sling → slung and sting → stung. Learn these verbs together: they follow the same pattern.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the past tense of swing?+
The Past Simple of swing is swung. The past participle is the same: swung. Swing → swung → swung.
Is swinged correct?+
No. Swing is irregular. Its Past Simple is swung, never swinged. It follows the -ing → -ung pattern.
What does swing by mean in English?+
Swing by means to visit someone or a place quickly. I'll swing by your place tonight. It is an informal phrasal verb.
Is swing also a noun?+
Yes! A swing is: 1. a seat for children that moves back and forward (a child's swing); 2. a movement from side to side; 3. a style of music and dance (swing music); 4. the movement when you hit the ball in golf.
What does in full swing mean in English?+
In full swing means at the busiest, most active moment. The party was in full swing means the party was very lively. It is an idiom.
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