swim

/swˈɪm/

/ˈswɪm/

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to move through water by moving parts of the body, especially the limbs

to move through water by propelling oneself using one's limbs or body movements

be afloat either on or below a liquid surface and not sink to the bottom

synonyms : float

antonyms : sink

be covered with or submerged in a liquid

synonyms : drown

be dizzy or giddy

to engage in or participate in swimming as a sport or leisure activity

[NOUN]

a period or act of moving our body through water with the use of our arms and legs

synonyms : swimming

Examples

1. Imagine that a boat capsizes, and 10 survivors swim to shore on a deserted island.

2. Swim your way out

3. People swim here.

4. These tuna swim the entire ocean.