Swim

usgb/swɪm/
verb

To move through water by moving the body or parts of the body.

She swam across the lake.
Visual representation of "swim" - To move through water by moving the body or parts of the body

Often appears as...

  • swim in the sea
  • swim across the lake
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Physical Movement

Swim involves actual physical movements in water, usually with arms and legs.

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To stay afloat, you need to keep swimming.
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Solo or Groups

Swimming can be done alone or as part of a group, like in races or synchronized swimming.

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The team swam in perfect harmony.
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Requires Skill

Being able to swim requires learning and practice. It's not an innate ability in humans.

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She took lessons to learn how to swim.
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