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swim

/swɪm/
Meanings
  • Verb

    Move through water by using limbs or a swimming implement.

    - "He enjoys swimming in the pool every day."
    - "The children learned to swim during the summer holidays."
  • Noun

    Perform or participate in swimming activities.

    - "She went for a swim after dinner."
    - "The swim meet started at 9 am."
Pronunciation
  1. /swɪm/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with swim
gym , limb , swimming , trim , grim , hymn
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Swim (en) : To move through water by using limbs or a swimming implement.

  2. Swim (en) : To move smoothly or effortlessly.

  3. Swim (en) : To be in harmony or agreement.

Variants
List of all variants of swim that leads to same result
swam , swim , swimming , swims , swum , swim bladder , swim bladders , swim fin , swim fins , swim meet , swim meets , in the swim , in the swim of things , in/into the swim (of things) , into the swim , into the swim of things , sink or swim
Forms
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swims, swam, swum, swimmer, swimmingly, swiftly

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

Old English swiman, from swymmian, 'to move in water'.

Trivia
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  1. Swimming is one of the oldest sports, with evidence dating back to the ancient Egyptians.

  2. The world record for the fastest 100-meter freestyle swim is held by Cesar Cielo Filho, with a time of 46.91 seconds.

  3. Swimming can be an excellent form of exercise, improving cardiovascular health, building endurance, and toning muscles.

Related Concepts
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  1. Aquatics: The activities, sports, and disciplines related to water, including swimming, diving, and water polo.

  2. Olympic Games: Swimming has been a part of the Olympic Games since their inception in 1896.

Culture
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Swimming has been a popular recreational activity for centuries, and it has also played a significant role in various cultures. For example, ancient Greeks and Romans considered swimming a vital part of their fitness routines. Swimming has also been depicted in various works of literature, art, and music, such as Mark Twain's 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' and Beethoven's 'Moonlight Sonata'.

How to Memorize "swim"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine yourself in a pool or a body of water, moving your arms and legs to swim.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'swim' with the feeling of weightlessness and freedom when moving through water.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the phrase 'Silly Monkeys Jump In The Water' to remember the past tense form 'swam'.

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