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swimming

/ˈswɪmɪŋ/
Meanings
  • verb

    The act of moving through water by using limbs or specialized organs for propulsion.

    - "I enjoy swimming in the pool every day."
    - "The athletes competed in the swimming race."
    - "Swimming is a great form of exercise."
  • noun

    A sport or recreational activity that involves swimming.

    - "She is a professional swimmer."
    - "The swimming competition took place at the Olympics."
    - "Swimming is a popular hobby."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈswɪmɪŋ/



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  2. /ˈswɪmɪŋ/



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  3. /ˈswɪmɪŋ/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with swimming
swimmingly , dimming , glimming , hymning
Variants
List of all variants of swimming that leads to same result
swimming , swimmings , swam , swim , swims , swum , swimming pool , swimming pools , swimming bath , swimming cap , swimming costume , swimming hole , swimming trunks , free-swimming
Forms
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swims, swam, swum, swimmer, swimmingly

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

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

Trivia
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  1. Swimming is the fourth most popular sport in the world.

  2. The longest recorded swim was by Lynne Cox, who swam from the United States to Russia in 1987, covering a distance of 2.2 miles (3.5 kilometers).

  3. The first recorded Olympic swimming competition took place in Athens, Greece, in 1896.

Related Concepts
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  1. Aquatics: The practice of engaging in activities related to water, such as swimming, diving, and water polo.

  2. Olympic Games: An international sports competition held every four years, featuring swimming as one of the many events.

Culture
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Swimming has been a part of human culture for thousands of years, dating back to ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and Rome. It has been depicted in art, literature, and music throughout history. Swimming is also a popular sport and recreational activity, with numerous competitions and events held around the world.

How to Memorize "swimming"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize yourself in a pool, moving your arms and legs in a rhythmic motion.
    - Imagine the feeling of the water on your skin as you swim.
    - Picture yourself breathing in and out as you swim.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'swimming' with the feeling of being weightless and free in the water.
    - Connect the word 'swimming' with the sound of water splashing and the sight of waves.
    - Relate the word 'swimming' to the sensation of cool water on a hot day.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Swim Like A Fish' to remember the order of the strokes in swimming: Side, Breast, Back, and Free.
    - Create a mental image of yourself swimming with dolphins to help remember the word.
    - Use the acronym 'S-W-I-M' to remember the steps in the swimming process: Stand, Wet, In, and Move.

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