In transitive terms the difference between lift and swing
is that
lift is to cause to move upwards while
swing is in dancing, to turn around in a small circle with one's partner, holding hands or arms.
In obsolete terms the difference between lift and swing
is that
lift is to bear; to support while
swing is free course; unrestrained liberty.
In lang=en terms the difference between lift and swing
is that
lift is the lifting of a dance partner into the air while
swing is the genre of music associated with this dance style.
In nautical terms the difference between lift and swing
is that
lift is a rope leading from the masthead to the extremity of a yard below, and used for raising or supporting the end of the yard while
swing is to turn round by action of wind or tide when at anchor.
As nouns the difference between lift and swing
is that
lift is air while
swing is the manner in which something is swung.
As verbs the difference between lift and swing
is that
lift is to raise or rise while
swing is to rotate about an off-centre fixed point.