swim
Third Person
swims
Present Participle
swimming
Past Tense
swam
Past Participle
swum
1
to move through water by moving parts of the body, typically arms and legs
- My sister swims every morning before breakfast.
- Last summer, he swam in the ocean for the first time.
- While I was swimming at the lake, I found a seashell.
- The kids swam all afternoon at the beach.
- They're learning to swim at the swimming pool.
2
to float or move in a liquid substance, typically water
- The rubber duckies swam in the bathtub.
- The colorful paper boats swam in the pond, sailing gracefully on the still water.
- Petals from the blooming flowers swam on the surface of the pond, creating a picturesque scene.
- Fishermen watched as their fishing bobbers swam on the surface, indicating potential bites.
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3
to be submerged or covered by a liquid
- The ice cream sundae arrived at the table with a mountain of whipped cream swimming in chocolate syrup.
- The breakfast plate showcased fluffy pancakes swimming in a pool of maple syrup.
- The city skyline was illuminated by neon lights, with skyscrapers swimming in the glow of the urban landscape.
- The platter featured a succulent steak swimming in a savory mushroom sauce.
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4
to feel lightheaded, dizzy, or disoriented
- After standing up too quickly, she felt her head swim for a moment.
- The intense heat made him dizzy, causing his head to swim.
- Overwhelmed by the roller coaster's twists and turns, his head began to swim.
- The strong aroma of the chemicals made her head swim in the laboratory.
- After a few glasses of wine, he started to feel his head swim with the effects of alcohol.
5
to engage in or participate in swimming as a sport or leisure activity
transitive
- Every morning, she swims laps in the pool as part of her fitness routine.
- The talented swimmer decided to swim the individual medley for the championship.
- Athletes from around the world will swim the relay race to showcase their teamwork.
- She trained extensively to swim the freestyle event and break the record.
- The team captain is determined to swim the backstroke in the finals and secure a victory.