How Do You Spell SWARD?

Pronunciation: [swˈɔːd] (IPA)

The word "sward" is spelled with the letter combination "sw" which is pronounced as /sw/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The "a" and "r" in the word are pronounced with the short sound /æ/ and the voiced consonant sound /r/ respectively. Together, the word is pronounced as /swɔːrd/. "Sward" refers to a part of a field covered with grass, which has been mowed or left to grow. Proper spelling and pronunciation of this word are essential in effective written and oral communication.

SWARD Meaning and Definition

  1. Sward is a noun that refers to a stretch or area of grassy land. It is commonly used to describe a piece of ground covered with grass or turf, typically found in parks, pastures, meadows, or lawns. The term is often employed in British English and is somewhat less prevalent in American English.

    The term sward can also be associated with the condition or quality of the grassy area. It can denote the levelness, thickness, or overall health of the grass. For example, a well-maintained lawn with a lush green carpet of grass could be described as having a "vibrant sward."

    Moreover, sward can be found within the field of agronomy and is known as a layer of grass and its roots that develop directly above the soil's surface. The sward aids in soil protection, erosion prevention, and provides a suitable environment for various plant and animal communities.

    In literature, the word sward is sometimes utilized to create vivid imagery, evoking peaceful, natural scenes or pastoral landscapes. It conjures a sense of serenity and tranquility, often depicted in romanticized descriptions of idyllic countryside settings.

    Overall, sward refers to a grass-covered land or the grass itself, emphasizing the importance and aesthetic beauty of green spaces while also reflecting upon the various ecological functions they serve.

  2. The coat of turf on a grass-field, hillside, &c.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of SWARD

The word "sward" originated from the Old English word "swār", which derives from the Proto-Germanic word "swēraz". It is related to other Germanic languages' terms such as Old Norse "svarðr" and Middle Low German "swarde". The word ultimately traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root word *swer- meaning "cut" or "shear". In English, "sward" refers to a stretch of grassy land, particularly a mowed or grazed field.

Similar spelling words for SWARD

Plural form of SWARD is SWARDS

Conjugate verb Sward

CONDITIONAL

I would sward
you would sward
he/she/it would sward
we would sward
they would sward

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be swarding
you would be swarding
he/she/it would be swarding
we would be swarding
they would be swarding

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have sward
you would have sward
he/she/it would have sward
we would have sward
they would have sward

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been swarding
you would have been swarding
he/she/it would have been swarding
we would have been swarding
they would have been swarding

FUTURE

I will sward
you will sward
he/she/it will sward
we will sward
they will sward

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be swarding
you will be swarding
he/she/it will be swarding
we will be swarding
they will be swarding

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have swarded
you will have swarded
he/she/it will have swarded
we will have swarded
they will have swarded

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been swarding
you will have been swarding
he/she/it will have been swarding
we will have been swarding
they will have been swarding

IMPERATIVE

you sward
we let´s sward

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to sward

PAST

I swarded
you swarded
he/she/it swarded
we swarded
they swarded

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was swarding
you were swarding
he/she/it was swarding
we were swarding
they were swarding

PAST PARTICIPLE

swarded

PAST PERFECT

I had swarded
you had swarded
he/she/it had swarded
we had swarded
they had swarded

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been swarding
you had been swarding
he/she/it had been swarding
we had been swarding
they had been swarding

PRESENT

I sward
you sward
he/she/it swards
we sward
they sward

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am swarding
you are swarding
he/she/it is swarding
we are swarding
they are swarding

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

swarding

PRESENT PERFECT

I have swarded
you have swarded
he/she/it has swarded
we have swarded
they have swarded

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been swarding
you have been swarding
he/she/it has been swarding
we have been swarding
they have been swarding

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