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Meaning of swooped
The primary meaning of the word "swooped" is to move quickly and suddenly, often in a curved or downward motion.
Etymology of swooped
The word "swooped" originated in the 16th century, derived from the verb "swoop", which is likely imitative of the sound of a bird in flight
Historically, the word was used to describe the motion of a bird or an object moving quickly through the air
Synonyms
dived
plunged
swooped
descended
dropped
fell
sank
plummeted
tumbled
nosedived
dove
plunged
stooped
stooped
slumped
collapsed
crashed
plunged
pitched
rolled
somersaulted
flipped
twirled
spun
whirled
swirled
spiralled
circled
curved
arced
bent
veered
swerved
careened
lurched
staggered
stumbled
tripped
tumbled
spilled
toppled
capsized
keeled
overturned
upended
flipped
somersaulted
Definitions
- Moved or fallen suddenly and quickly, often in a downward direction
- * Moved with a swift, sweeping motion, often in a curved or circular path
- * Seized or taken something quickly and suddenly, often in a swift and decisive manner
Usage Examples
- The eagle swooped down to grab its prey
- * The stock market swooped downward after the announcement
- * The car swooped around the corner, narrowly avoiding a collision
Antonyms
rose
ascended
climbed
soared
floated
hovered
remained
stayed
stopped
halted
paused
slowed
decelerated
braked
reversed
ascended
levitated
lifted
elevated
uprose
mounted
increased
grew
expanded
improved
progressed
advanced
moved
proceeded
continued
persisted
stayed
remained
steadied
stabilized
solidified
firmed
hardened
stiffened