Meaning & Definition of word "Swim"

Swim

/swɪm/

1. an act of swimming
- Example: We went for a swim in the lake yesterday.
2. a pool or body of water where swimming occurs
- Example: The kids spent the afternoon at the swim.

1. to move through water by using the arms and legs
- Example: I love to swim in the ocean during the summer.
2. to rest or move on the surface of a liquid
- Example: The ducks swim gracefully across the pond.
3. to be submerged in water; to float
- Example: He can swim underwater for a long time without coming up for air.

Old English 'swimman', of Germanic origin.

swimming against the tide:

To oppose prevailing trends or attitudes.

swim with the current:

To go along with the flow or popular opinion.

sink or swim:

To either succeed or fail without help.

swimming in money:

To have a lot of money.

cross that bridge when you come to it:

To deal with a problem when it arises.

swimmer:

A person who swims, especially as a sport or recreation.

swimming:

The act of moving through water by using the limbs.

swimwear:

Clothing designed for swimming.

water:

A liquid that is essential for life and is used for swimming.

pool:

A structure filled with water for swimming.

Meaning: To be overwhelmed or to struggle with a situation.

Example Sentence: I'm really swimming with all this work!

Meaning: To be intoxicated.

Example Sentence: He was swimming after just a couple of drinks.