Swarming: meaning, definitions and examples

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swarming

[ ˈswɔːmɪŋ ]

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insects

To move in large numbers like insects in a swarm; to be crowded or overrun with moving creatures.

Synonyms

flood, overflow, teem, throng

Examples of usage

The garden was swarming with bees.
After the rain, the streets were swarming with ants.
The picnic area became swarming with flies.

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activity

A large number of people or things moving around in a busy or disordered way.

Synonyms

crowd, horde, multitude, throng

Examples of usage

The marketplace was a swarming of shoppers during the holiday season.
The train station was a swarming of commuters during rush hour.

Translations

Translations of the word "swarming" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enxamear

🇮🇳 झुंड बनाना

🇩🇪 schwärmen

🇮🇩 berkerumun

🇺🇦 роїтися

🇵🇱 roić się

🇯🇵 群がる (むらがる)

🇫🇷 essaimer

🇪🇸 enjambrar

🇹🇷 sürmek

🇰🇷 떼 지어 몰려들다

🇸🇦 يتكاثر

🇨🇿 rojení

🇸🇰 rojenie

🇨🇳 蜂拥 (fēngyōng)

🇸🇮 rojiti se

🇮🇸 sverma

🇰🇿 шыбырлау

🇬🇪 გრიგალი (grigali)

🇦🇿 arı kimi qaynamaq

🇲🇽 enjambre

Word origin

The word 'swarming' originated from the Old English word 'sweorm,' meaning a mass of bees. Throughout history, the term has been used to describe the movement or gathering of insects or people in a large group. The concept of swarming reflects the natural behavior of certain species to come together in large numbers for various reasons, such as reproduction, migration, or seeking resources.