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| swim [ swim ] |
verb (past swam [ swam ], past participle swum [ swum ], present participle swim·ming, 3rd person present singular swims) |
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1. intransitive verb move through water: to move or propel yourself unsupported through water using natural means of propulsion such as legs, tails, or fins
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2. transitive verb travel distance by swimming: to cross a particular stretch of water or travel a particular distance by swimming
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3. transitive verb compete in swimming race: to take part as a competitor in a swimming race, especially one of a particular length
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4. transitive verb swim with particular stroke: to swim using a particular stroke
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5. intransitive verb be dizzy: to be dizzy or confused
  The noise made my head swim.
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6. intransitive verb seem to move or spin: to appear to move, whirl, or sway
words swimming on the page
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7. intransitive verb float on surface: to float on the surface of a liquid
oil swimming on the water
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8. intransitive verb be covered in liquid: to be surrounded or covered with a large quantity of liquid
meat swimming in gravy
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9. intransitive verb have plenty: to have a large amount of something
not exactly swimming in offers
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noun (plural swims) |
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1. spell of swimming: a period of time spent swimming, usually for pleasure or exercise
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often used before a noun
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went for her morning swim
a swim club
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2. smooth movement: a smooth gliding movement
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3. dizziness: dizziness or confusion
with my head in a swim
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4. fishing place with many fish: a place where fish are found in abundance
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| [ Old English swimman< Germanic] |
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| swim·ma·ble adjective |
| swim·mer noun |
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be in the swim to be involved with the latest fashions or trends
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