swim
🇺🇸
/swɪm/
🇬🇧
/swɪm/
verb
A1
Move through water by using arms and legs.
They enjoyed swimming in the lake.
A1
Spend time in water for enjoyment.
We went swimming in the pool.
A1
Move through water by an animal.
The beaver swam across the river.
R
Be covered or surrounded by liquid.
The fries were swimming in ketchup.
R
Appear to move when you are dizzy or drunk.
The room swam as he stood up too quickly.
R
Feel confused or disoriented.
After the accident, his head swam with questions.
noun
B1
The activity of swimming.
She went for an early morning swim.
R
A competition or event involving swimming.
The swim meet was held at the local pool.
translation
Move through water by using arms and legs.; Spend time in water for enjoyment.; Move through water by an animal.; Be covered or surrounded by liquid.; Appear to move when you are dizzy or drunk.; Feel confused or disoriented.
The activity of swimming.; A competition or event involving swimming.
Word Forms
Past
swam
Perfect
swum
Progressive
swimming
3rd Present
swims
Plural
swims