What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
sway
Example
The trees swayed in the breeze. [swayed: past tense]
Example
She swayed her hips to the music. [swayed: verb]
move
Example
I need to move this box to the other room. [move: verb]
Example
The company is planning to move to a new location. [move: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Move is a more common word than sway and can be used in a wider range of contexts. Sway is less common and tends to be used in more specific situations.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between sway and move?
Both sway and move are relatively neutral in terms of formality and can be used in a variety of contexts, from casual to formal.
