Hanuman_2000 Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
Sway
Hello,
In a world that is supposed to be chiefly swayed by hunger and by love Mrs. Packletide was
an exception; her movements and motives were largely governed by dislike of Loona
Bimberton.
I am not able to understand the meaning of the sentence in bold specially underlined word.
Could any one here explain it?
Thanks.
In a world that is supposed to be chiefly swayed by hunger and by love Mrs. Packletide was
an exception; her movements and motives were largely governed by dislike of Loona
Bimberton.
I am not able to understand the meaning of the sentence in bold specially underlined word.
Could any one here explain it?
Thanks.
Top answer
'sway' means 'influence' there, though I find this usage very unusual .
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'sway' means 'influence' there, though I find this usage very unusual .
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I agree that it is unusual in that context. I see 'swayed' as the changing of ones mind due to some outside circumstances.
"Public opinion was swayed due to the latest escapades of the senator."
The public's opinion was changed
"Public opinion was swayed due to the latest escapades of the senator."
The public's opinion was changed
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