Swim

/swɪm/

Meaning & Definition

noun

an act of swimming

We went for a swim in the lake yesterday.

a pool or body of water where swimming occurs

The kids spent the afternoon at the swim.

verb

to move through water by using the arms and legs

I love to swim in the ocean during the summer.

to rest or move on the surface of a liquid

The ducks swim gracefully across the pond.

to be submerged in water; to float

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.

To be overwhelmed or to struggle with a situation.

I'm really swimming with all this work!

To be intoxicated.

He was swimming after just a couple of drinks.