Swim Meaning and Definition

Word: Swim

How to pronounce: swɪm

Verb

Definitions:

1. Propel the body through water by using the limbs, or (in the case of a fish or other aquatic animal) by using fins, tail, or other bodily movement.

Example sentences: "They swam ashore"

2. Be immersed in or covered with liquid.

Example sentences: "Mashed potatoes swimming in gravy"

3. Appear to reel or whirl before one's eyes.

Example sentences: "Emily rubbed her eyes as the figures swam before her eyes"

Noun

Definitions:

1. An act or period of swimming.

Example sentences: "We went for a swim in the river"

2. A pool in a river that is a particularly good spot for fishing.

Example sentences: "He landed two 5 lb chub from the same swim"

Synonyms:

bathing

bathe

go swimming

take a swim

have a swim

strike out

float

swim across

snorkel

drift

sail

whirl

glide

sailing

ride

hang

take a bath

drown

Derivations:

swimming

swimmer

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Swim in Other Languages...

Spanish: Nadar

German: Schwimmen

French: Baignade

Italian: Nuotare

Turkish: Yüzdürmek