Their children are never swathed, or bound about with any thing when they are first born' but are put naked into the bed with their parents to lie.
Source: wiktionary
Swathe
/sweɪð/
Synonyms for "swathe" (94 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: apparel, array, attire, band, band.
- Sentence evidence is available for swathe, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "swathe".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "swathe"
Keep "swathe" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "swathe" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "swathe", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "swathe" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
9 entriesMore specific
5 entriesCollocations
8 entriesbroad swatheswathe of clothswathe of colorswathe of fabricswathe of landswathe of sunlightswathe tissuevast swathe of sunlight
Inflections
4 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
8 total sentences available.
The head was swathed in linen bands that had been white, but were now stained and discoloured with damp, but of this I shall not speak more, and beneath the chin-cloth the beard had once escaped.
Source: wiktionary
Josie herself looked animated and almost royal with the white bandage which swathed her forehead like a crown.
Source: wiktionary
United's stature is such that one result must not bring the immediate announcement of a shift in the balance of power in Manchester - but the swathes of empty seats around Old Trafford and the wave of attacks pouring towards David de Gea's goal in the second half emphasised that City quite simply have greater firepower and talent in their squad at present.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 8 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "swathe"?
Closest matches include apparel, array, attire, band, band.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "swathe"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.