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swim

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verb

ˈswim How to pronounce swim (audio)
swam ˈswam How to pronounce swim (audio) ; swum ˈswəm How to pronounce swim (audio) ; swimming

intransitive verb

1
a
: to propel oneself in water by natural means (such as movements of the limbs, fins, or tail)
b
: to play in the water (as at a beach or swimming pool)
2
: to move with a motion like that of swimming : glide
a cloud swam slowly across the moon
3
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
4
: to become immersed in or flooded with or as if with a liquid
potatoes swimming in gravy
5
: to have a floating or reeling appearance or sensation

transitive verb

1
a
: to cross by propelling oneself through water
swim a stream
b
: to execute in swimming
2
: to cause to swim or float

swim

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noun

1
: a smooth gliding motion
2
: an act or period of swimming
3
: a temporary dizziness or unconsciousness
4
a
: an area frequented by fish
b
: the main current of activity
in the swim

swim

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adjective

: of, relating to, or used in or for swimming

Synonyms

Verb

Noun

Example Sentences

Verb 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. Noun the merest glimpse of blood sends him into a swim See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
On early weekday mornings, locals swim in the fjord before heading off to work, and on weekends, live bands play near cafés, providing a silky soundtrack for shoppers. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 Sep. 2022 Guests can swim in its indoor-outdoor pool during the day, and return for nighttime festivities when the pool turns into a stage. Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2022 Activating all this gives us the capability to paddle, climb, and swim for hours—and perform a single pull-up. Esther Smith, Outside Online, 9 Sep. 2022 Elizabeth’s schooling also included learning to ride, swim, dance and the study of fine art and music. Sylvia Hui, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022 Cheese tortellini, leftover ham, and peas swim in a rich, creamy sauce. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2022 How did these creatures swim, and why did evolution seem to favor some shapes over others? Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Aug. 2022 Although shark in name, these animals swim in a distinctly serpentine fashion, much like an eel. Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, 17 Aug. 2022 Paddling a canoe on Lake Michigan can be a scary thing for anyone, much less a kid who has never been to the lakefront or perhaps doesn't even know how to swim. Chelsey Lewis, Journal Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2022
Noun
This includes arguably the best views of any property in the area, multiple infinity pools (complete with swim-up bars) and a private beach lounge on the shores of Medano Beach, Cabo’s only swimmable beach. Seth Combs, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2022 The backyard featured even more extravagant additions, like the 75-yard, tropical-themed pool with three waterfalls, two hot tubs, a 35-foot water slide, a swim-up bar, private grotto, koi pond, and a lazy river. Alyssa Fiorentino, House Beautiful, 10 Aug. 2022 Open until midnight seven days a week, the attraction includes two infinity pools featuring two swim-up bars and a separate bistro. David Nikel, Forbes, 11 July 2022 With its oceanfront swim-up suites and sparkly water park covered in slippery slides and slime, Nickelodeon was a vibe. Essence, 15 June 2022 The rate also covers fitness classes, live DJ music, a pool with swim-up bar, and entertainment. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2022 Enjoy waterfront dining, boating excursions and a 185-foot-long pool, which features a swim-up bar and cabanas. Rebecca Treon, Chron, 25 Mar. 2022 The pool has a swim-up bar, and is surrounded by giant statues of naked women. Carmela Chirinos, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2022 Since long before the first swim-up bar plopped an orchid atop a frozen daiquiri, petals have been rimmed around glasses for visual appeal. New York Times, 1 Mar. 2022
Adjective
And the majority of drownings – 69% – actually occur during non-swim times. Dr. Michael Daignault, USA TODAY, 14 July 2022 For a post-swim bite to eat, stop by the nearby tiki-themed Pool Burger. Anna Mazurek, Chron, 30 June 2022 Costume designer Dinah Collin won an Emmy for her work on the BBC series, which has since inspired a generation of Regency adaptations—not to mention the string of winks to the transformative post-swim moment. Emma Fraser, Town & Country, 10 Apr. 2022 But behind-the-scenes, Grandma’s cop-worthy post-swim lewk resulted from a practical request from the 85-year-old lead Tsai Chin, who is an accomplished — and very glamorous IRL — stage and screen legend on both sides of the pond and mainland China. Fawnia Soo Hoo, refinery29.com, 2 Dec. 2020 Facial coverings are required at all times, except while swimming or during the pre-swim shower. Lisa J. Huriash, sun-sentinel.com, 8 Sep. 2020 Katie Ledecky enjoys her post-swim refreshments while still in the water. Lindsay Kimble, PEOPLE.com, 3 Aug. 2020 This morning, Reebok announced its latest footwear launch with Chromat, which made its runway debut during the swim brand’s Spring 2020 New York Fashion Week show. Eliza Huber, refinery29.com, 15 May 2020 Above, swim practice in Mission Viejo, Calif., this week. Remy Tumin, New York Times, 7 May 2020 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English swimmen, from Old English swimman; akin to Old High German swimman to swim

First Known Use

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a

Noun

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1924, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of swim was before the 12th century

Phrases Containing swim

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