Swing
Swing verb - To deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently.
Usage example: a man who's able to swing two full-time jobs
Take
Take verb - To deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently.
Usage example: let's take each problem separately
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| good | good swing | good take |
| long | long swing | long take |
| normal | normal swing | normal take |
| original | original swing | original take |
| Other adjectives: top, single, massive, great, huge, little, dramatic, traditional, final, next, last. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Her magical abilities may be justified by her Thamasian blood, but her ability to swing a mace and take hits in combat is completely unexplained.
Source: Video Game / Final Fantasy VI -
The henchmen take turns letting him swing back and forth over a fire they start under his head util his brothers arrive to save the day.
Source: Shirtless Captives -
A powerful head-height swing is without question the best way to take care of large groups of weaker enemies, as well as see multiple decapitations in one swing.
Source: Off with His Head!
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