swim
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verb \ˈswim\swam \ˈswam\ swum \ˈswəm\ swim·ming
Definition of SWIM
intransitive verb
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a : to propel oneself in water by natural means (as movements of the limbs, fins, or tail) b : to play in the water (as at a beach or swimming pool)
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: to move with a motion like that of swimming : glide <a cloud swam slowly across the moon>
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a : to float on a liquid : not sink b : to surmount difficulties : not go under <sink or swim, live or die, survive or perish — Daniel Webster>
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: to become immersed in or flooded with or as if with a liquid <potatoes swimming in gravy>
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: to have a floating or reeling appearance or sensation
transitive verb
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a : to cross by propelling oneself through water <swim a stream> b : to execute in swimming
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: to cause to swim or float
— swim·mer noun
See Examples of SWIM
- He's teaching the children to swim.
- She swam across the pool.
- He swam the English Channel.
- The racers must swim the backstroke.
- We watched the fish swimming in the river.
- Ducks swam in the pond.
- I felt weak and my head was swimming.
- The room swam before my eyes.
Origin of SWIM
Middle English swimmen, from Old English swimman; akin to Old High German swimman to swim
First Known Use: before 12th century
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nounDefinition of SWIM
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: a smooth gliding motion
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: an act or period of swimming
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: a temporary dizziness or unconsciousness
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a : an area frequented by fish b : the main current of activity <in the swim>
Examples of SWIM
- <the merest glimpse of blood sends him into a swim>
First Known Use of SWIM
1599
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