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to swim
01
to move through water by moving parts of the body, typically arms and legs
Intransitive
Examples
My sister swims every morning before breakfast.
02
to float or move in a liquid substance, typically water
Intransitive
Examples
The rubber duckies swam in the bathtub.
03
to be submerged or covered by a liquid
Intransitive: to swim in sth
Examples
The ice cream sundae arrived at the table with a mountain of whipped cream swimming in chocolate syrup.
04
to feel lightheaded, dizzy, or disoriented
Intransitive
Examples
After standing up too quickly, she felt her head swim for a moment.
05
to engage in or participate in swimming as a sport or leisure activity
Transitive: to swim a race or stroke
Examples
Every morning, she swims laps in the pool as part of her fitness routine.
Swim
01
a period or act of moving our body through water with the use of our arms and legs
Examples
She enjoyed a refreshing swim in the lake on a hot summer day.
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