teem

intransitive-verb
UK: /tiːm/
US: /tiːm/

  1. To be full of things; to be present in large numbers.

    1. The pond teems with fish in the summer.
    2. During the rainy season, the forest floor will teem with different kinds of insects and amphibians.

Synonyms

abound brim overflow swarm
teem transitive-verb

  1. To pour out or produce in great quantities.

    1. Sweat teemed from his forehead during the intense workout.
    2. New ideas teem from the minds of innovative thinkers when they collaborate effectively.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "teem": abound, brim, overflow, swarm.

Example usage of "teem": "The pond teems with fish in the summer.". More examples on the page.