Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

teem

verb
/tiːm/
Definition
To be full of or swarming with something.
Examples
  • The park was teeming with children playing on the swings.
  • During the summer, the lake teems with fish.
  • The city streets teem with life, especially during the festival.
Meaning
The word ‘teem’ signifies a state of abundance, often used to describe places or situations heavily populated or filled with a certain quantity of people or things.
Synonyms
  • swarm
  • overflow
  • abound
  • brim