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Swans

Verb / swɑ:nz / / swɔ:nz / Another word for swans — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Swans are large water birds with long necks and usually white feathers.

Synonyms & similar words

affirm vagabond assert wander avow tramp swan stray range rove aver roll swear drift verify ramble roam cast waterfowl geese ducks waterbirds cygnets cob pen mallards teals widgeons

Synonyms by register

Literary

cygnets waterfowl

Antonyms

crow goose duck pigeon sparrow

Common collocations

  • graceful swan
  • mute swan
  • black swan
  • swan song
  • swan dive
  • swan lake
  • swan neck

Word family

noun swan

Usage note

The word 'swans' is the plural form of 'swan'. It refers to large, long-necked water birds. There are no direct antonyms for 'swan' as it is a specific type of bird.

Example sentences

  1. The swans were floating in the pond.
  2. The swans were honking loudly.
  3. The swans were preening their feathers.
  4. The swans were flying south for the winter.
  5. The swans were chasing each other around the lake.

Quotes

  • And when the swan came to the water, he stretched out his neck, and cried out to the duckling, 'Into the water with you, quick, quick! Not a moment to lose! See how splendid I am!'
  • The swan, like the soul of the poet, By the dull world is ill understood.
  • Yes it's true- when I was a kid I was afraid of the dark, afraid of heights, afraid of scary movies, afraid of sharks, afraid of bees, afraid of swans, afraid of the vacuum cleaner, afraid of the stairs, afraid of basements, afraid of attics but most of all, I was afraid of people seeing me naked.

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