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verb
- 1. propel the body through water by using the limbs, or (in the case of a fish or other aquatic animal) by using fins, tail, or other bodily movement: "they swam ashore" Similar
- 2. be immersed in or covered with liquid: "mashed potatoes swimming in gravy" Similar
noun
- 1. an act or period of swimming: "we went for a swim in the river"
- 2. a pool in a river that is a particularly good spot for fishing: "he landed two 5 lb chub from the same swim"
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Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word swim, as a verb, noun, or adjective. Swim can mean to move in water, to float, to surmount difficulties, or to have a dizzy sensation.
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to move in water by movements of the limbs, fins, tail, etc. to float on the surface of water or some other liquid. to move, rest, or be suspended in air as if swimming in water. to move, glide, or go smoothly over a surface.
When you move yourself through the water using your arms and legs, you swim. If you live near the ocean, it's probably a good idea to learn how to swim. You might decide to swim across the English Channel, or, if you're a little less adventurous, just swim in your town's swimming pool.
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