swim — to move through water by moving the body or parts of the body
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to move through water by moving the body or parts of the body
Pronunciation (IPA): /swɪm/
Example Sentences
- The fish can swim, but can it ride a bicycle?
- After studying for 12 hours straight, my head was swimming with formulas.
- She learned to swim before she could properly walk - now that's talent!
swim
VERB[/swɪm/]
to move through water by moving the body or parts of the body
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'swimman', which shares a common Germanic root with related languages. The fundamental meaning of moving through water has remained consistent throughout its millennia-long linguistic history.
Breakdown
Old English 'swimman' (to move through water) → Modern English 'swim'. The infinitive verb form evolved from the Germanic stem denoting aquatic motion.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The fish can swim, but can it ride a bicycle?”
“After studying for 12 hours straight, my head was swimming with formulas.”
“She learned to swim before she could properly walk - now that's talent!”
“The Olympic swimmer can swim 50 meters in under 22 seconds.”
“Don't swim right after eating, or you'll sink like a stone with a full belly!”
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