swim

verb
UK: /swɪm/
US: /swɪm/

  1. To move through water by using your arms and legs.

    1. I like to swim in the sea. [ ] [ ]
    2. She wants to learn how to swim before the summer ends. [ ] [ ]

  2. To float on the surface of a liquid.

    1. Leaves swim on the surface of the pond. [ ] [ ]
    2. Oil will swim on top of water if you pour them together. [ ] [ ]

  3. To cross a body of water by swimming.

    1. He tried to swim across the river. [ ] [ ]
    2. It's dangerous to swim the English Channel without proper training. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

bathe float paddle stroke
swim noun

  1. An act of swimming.

    1. Let's go for a swim in the pool. [ ] [ ]
    2. After a long swim, I felt refreshed and relaxed. [ ] [ ]

  2. A period of swimming for exercise or recreation.

    1. I have a swim every morning before work. [ ] [ ]
    2. She enjoys a leisurely swim to unwind after a stressful day. [ ] [ ]
swim adjective

  1. To be covered in liquid

    1. The boat was swim in the sea. [ ] [ ]
    2. The road was swim after hard rain. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "swim" in English means: To move through water by using your arms and legs., To float on the surface of a liquid., To cross a body of water by swimming..

The phonetic transcription of "swim" is /swɪm/ in British English and /swɪm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "swim": bathe, float, paddle, stroke.

Example usage of "swim": "I like to swim in the sea.". More examples on the page.