Swarm: meaning, definitions and examples

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swarm

 

[ swษ”หm ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

of bees

A large number of insects or other small organisms, especially when in motion.

Synonyms

flock, herd, horde, throng

Examples of usage

  • The field was alive with a swarm of bees.
  • A swarm of mosquitoes descended upon the campsite.
  • The bees formed a dense swarm as they moved towards the hive.
Context #2 | Verb

of bees

Move somewhere in large numbers.

Synonyms

congregate, flock, gather

Examples of usage

  • Bees swarmed out of the hive in search of nectar.
  • The tourists swarmed onto the beach as soon as the sun came out.

Translations

Translations of the word "swarm" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น enxame

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเฅเค‚เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schwarm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kawanan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rรณj

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็พคใ‚Œ (ใ‚€ใ‚Œ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท essaim

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ enjambre

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sรผrรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌด๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุฑุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ roj

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ roj

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็พค (qรบn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ roj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sveimur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ”แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ arฤฑลŸqa

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ enjambre

Etymology

The word 'swarm' originated from the Old English word 'swearm', which referred to a tumultuous or confused mass. Over time, it came to specifically describe a large number of insects or small organisms. The concept of a swarm has been observed in nature for centuries, with bees and other insects displaying this behavior as a means of protection, reproduction, or migration.

See also: swarming.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,577, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.