Pronunciation

/swɪm/

Definitions

Noun

• Swimming: The activity of moving through water using one’s arms and legs for propulsion, typically for exercise or leisure.
• Swimmer: A person who engages in swimming as a sport or recreational activity.
• Swimwear: Clothing designed for swimming, such as bathing suits.

Verb

• To swim: Move through water by alternately propelling oneself with limbs.
• Swimming lessons: Instruction given to learn how to swim.

Adjective

• Swimmingly: In a smooth or effortless manner, like swimming.
• Aquatic: Relating to water, suitable for swimming.

Adverb

• Swimmingly: In a way that is easy, comfortable, or enjoyable (as in “ate dinner swimmingly”).

Phrases

• “Take a dip” means to go swimming for a short time.
• “Learn to swim” refers to the process of acquiring swimming skills.
• “Open water swimming” is swimming in natural bodies of water, not a pool.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She was a skilled swimmer, able to glide effortlessly through the lake.”
• Verb: “The children were having fun splashing around in the pool, learning to swim.”
• Adjective: “The hotel had a beautiful outdoor swimming pool with a view of the ocean.”
• Adverb: “He swam swimmingly across the river, enjoying the cool water on a hot day.”

Synonyms

• Swimming
• Aquatic exercises
• Underwater locomotion
• Paddling
• Gliding

Antonyms

• Drowning
• Non-swimming
• Land-based activities
• Floating (in a non-swimming context)