SWAM | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word SWAM in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SWAM with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Swim

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

Old English swimman (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zwemmen and German schwimmen

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: swɪm
Dialects: British English
Definition:

propel the body through water by using the limbs, or (in the case of a fish or other aquatic animal) by using fins, tail, or other bodily movement

Short Definition:

propel body through water by using limbs, or by using fins, tail

Examples:
  • they swam ashore
  • he swims thirty lengths twice a week
Definition:

be immersed in or covered with liquid

Short Definition:

be immersed in or covered with liquid

Examples:
  • mashed potatoes swimming in gravy
Definition:

appear to reel or whirl before one's eyes

Short Definition:

appear to reel or whirl before one's eyes

Examples:
  • Emily rubbed her eyes as the figures swam before her eyes

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