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swarm

/swɔːm/
Meanings
  • noun

    A large number of animals or insects flying, swimming, or moving together in a coordinated manner.

    - "The bees formed a swarm and flew to a new hive."
    - "A swarm of locusts descended upon the fields."
    - "The fish swam in a swarm, protecting each other from predators."
Pronunciation
  1. /swɔɹm/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with swarm
calm , psalm , balm , alarm
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. swarm (English) : a large number of animals or insects flying, swimming, or moving together in a coordinated manner

  2. swarm (Old English) : a multitude, a crowd

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. swarm (Scottish) : a tumultuous assembly of people

  2. swarm (Australian) : a group of surfers waiting for a wave

Variants
List of all variants of swarm that leads to same result
swarm , swarms , swarmed , swarmer , swarmers , swarming , swarm spore , swarm spores
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

swarms, swarms of, swarming

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English swerian, from swarm, swarmas, swarmen, swarme, swarmen, from swar, swarm (a multitude, a crowd), probably from swerian, to sway, from swegan, to move, perhaps imitative of the swaying motion of a crowd.

Trivia
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  1. Swarms can be dangerous, as they can cause damage to crops and buildings, and can even pose a threat to human safety.

  2. Swarms have been observed to travel long distances, with some bee swarms traveling up to 15 miles per hour.

  3. Swarms have been known to form in various shapes, including circles, triangles, and even heart shapes.

Related Concepts
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  1. school (of fish): A group of fish that swim together in a coordinated manner. Swarms and schools are similar concepts, but swarms can include various types of animals and insects, while schools refer specifically to fish.

  2. flock (of birds): A group of birds that fly together in a coordinated manner. Swarms and flocks are similar concepts, but swarms can include various types of animals and insects, while flocks refer specifically to birds.

Culture
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Swarms have been a subject of fascination in various cultures throughout history. In literature, swarms have been used to represent unity, power, and chaos. In art, swarms have been depicted in paintings, sculptures, and installations. In music, swarms have been used as a metaphor for a large crowd or a group of people.

How to Memorize "swarm"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large group of bees flying in the air, forming a cloud-like shape. Visualize their movements, their sounds, and their coordination.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'swarm' with the image of a large group of animals or insects moving together. Think of the buzzing sound of bees or the rustling of leaves as a swarm of locusts passes by.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Swarming Bees' to remember the meaning of the word 'swarm'. Think of the word 'swarm' as meaning 'a large number of bees swarming around a hive'.

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