teem

Meanings

• Verb

  Gather or come together in large numbers; be crowded or filled.

  - "The lake teems with fish."
  - "The market teems with people."
  - "The forest teems with wildlife."

• Verb

  Serve as a team or in a team.

  - "The players teem with enthusiasm."
  - "The scientists teem with new ideas."
  - "The team teems with talented individuals."

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Pronunciation

1. /tiːm/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11532180"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with teem
seem , dream , beam , extream

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Variants

List of all variants of teem that leads to same result
teem , teemed , teeming , teemingly , teemingness , teemingnesses , teems , teem down , teem with , teemed with , teeming with , teems with , teem with rain

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Forms

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teemed, teeming, teems

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Etymology

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Old English 'tēaman' meaning 'to crowd, press together'.

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Trivia

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1. Teem is a homophone of the word 'team'.

2. The word 'teem' appears in the title of the 1950 film 'Teem for Two'.

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Related Concepts

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1. abundance: Teem is often used to describe a state of abundance or plentitude.

2. population: Teem can also refer to a large population or community.

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Culture

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In literature, 'teem' is often used to describe a scene or environment that is bustling with activity or life. In music, it can be used metaphorically to describe a song or performance that is rich and full of energy.

How to Memorize "teem"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a lake filled with fish, swimming and jumping around.
   - Visualize a crowded marketplace, with people haggling and bartering.
   - Think of a forest teeming with wildlife, birds chirping and animals roaring.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'teem' with the idea of abundance or fullness.
   - Think of a swarm or crowd when you hear the word 'teem'.
   - Associate the word with the concept of a team or group working together.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'T-E-E-M' to remember the meaning: 'Teeming With Life'.
   - Remember the phrase 'Teeming With Teamwork' to help remember the second definition.

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