Pronunciation

/swɔːrm/

Definitions

Noun

• A group of insects or animals moving together in large numbers, often in a chaotic manner: A swarm of bees, a swarm of ants.
• A large, dense collection or multitude: A swarm of people, a swarm of ideas.

Verb

• To gather in large numbers, often suddenly: The bees swarmed around the flowers.
• To overwhelm with a sudden influx: The team was swarmed with inquiries after their victory.

Adjective

• Characterized by or involving a large number of individuals or entities acting together: A swarm-based algorithm.

Phrases

• “Swarm of” (prepositional phrase) is often used to describe a large number of something.
• “Be part of a swarm” means to be among a large group.
• “Swarm with” indicates that something is filled or occupied by many.

Example Sentences

• Noun: The bees swarmed around the hive entrance.
• Verb: The crowd swarmed the exit after the concert.
• Adjective: The city streets were swarming with tourists during the festival.

Synonyms

• Colony
• Swarmy
• Dense
• Teeming
• Crowded
• Heaving

Antonyms

• Scattered
• Sparse
• Isolated
• Solitary
• Lonesome