Rock
Part of speech: verb
Definition: & To move gently back and forth. To cause to shake or sway violently. To sway or tilt violently back and forth. & To be washed and panned in a cradle or in a rocker (with reference to ore etc) to disturb the emotional equilibrium of; to disturb or distress To excel. To play, perform, or enjoy rock music, especially with a lot of skill or energy. To be very favourable or skilful. to thrill or excite, especially with rock music to do something with excitement yet skillfully to wear or carry something with pride and skill.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The naturally occurring aggregate of solid mineral matter that constitutes a significant part of the earth's crust. A mass of stone projecting out of the ground or water. A boulder or large stone. A large hill or island having no vegetation. Something that is strong, stable, and dependable; a person who provides security or support to another. Any natural material with a distinctive composition of minerals. A precious stone or gem, especially a diamond. A lump or cube of ice. A type of confectionery made from sugar in the shape of a stick, traditionally having some text running through its length. A crystalized lump of crack cocaine. An unintelligent person, especially one who repeats mistakes. An Afrikaner. In poker, an extremely conservative player who is willing to play only the very strongest hands. An act of rocking. A style of music characterized by basic drum-beat, generally 4/4 riffs, based on (usually electric) guitar, bass guitar, drums, and vocals. distaff The flax or wool on a distaff.
Example sentence: The Bible is the rock on which this Republic rests.
Sway
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The act of swaying; a swaying motion; a swing or sweep of a weapon.A rocking or swinging motion.Influence, weight, or authority that inclines to one side; as, the sway of desires.Preponderance; turn or cast of balance.Rule; dominion; control.A switch or rod used by thatchers to bind their work.The maximum amplitude of a vehicle's lateral motion
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To move or swing from side to side; or backward and forward; to rock.To move or wield with the hand; to swing; to wield; as, to sway the scepter.To influence or direct by power, authority, persuasion, or by moral force; to rule; to govern; to guide. Cf. persuadeTo cause to incline or swing to one side, or backward and forward; to bias; to turn; to bend; warp; as, reeds swayed by windTo hoistTo be drawn to one side by weight or influence; to lean; to incline.To have weight or influence.To bear sway; to rule; to govern.
Example sentence: Yes, my mum had a huge influence on my life and the love she had for me, the love we had between each other, did sway me to not do bad things. Sometimes they say the street raised you, but my mum did the raising.