Swim: meaning, definitions and examples

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swim

 

[ swษชm ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

in water

To move through water by moving your body with your arms and legs

Synonyms

dive, float, paddle

Examples of usage

  • I love to swim in the ocean.
  • She swims every morning at the pool.
  • They swam across the lake to reach the other side.
  • We can swim faster if we practice more.
  • The little girl is learning how to swim.
Context #2 | Noun

activity

The activity or sport of moving through water by moving your body with your arms and legs

Synonyms

aquatics, bathing, dip

Examples of usage

  • She is a champion in swimming competitions.
  • Swimming is a great way to stay in shape.
  • Do you enjoy swimming in the summer?
  • We have a swimming pool in our backyard.
  • I used to take swimming lessons when I was younger.

Translations

Translations of the word "swim" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nadar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅˆเคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schwimmen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berenang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปะฐะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pล‚ywaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆณณใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nager

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ nadar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yรผzmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜์˜ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุจุงุญุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plavat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plรกvaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆธธๆณณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ plavati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ synda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฏะทัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒฃแƒ แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รผzmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ nadar

Etymology

The word 'swim' has Old English origins, derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'swemjan'. Swimming has been a form of physical exercise and recreation for centuries, with evidence of swimming dating back to ancient civilizations. Competitive swimming as a sport became popular in the 19th century, and swimming has since become an essential life skill. Today, swimming is enjoyed by people of all ages around the world.

See also: swimming.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,105 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.