Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

swim

verb
/swɪm/
Definition
To move through water by using the limbs, fins, or body.
Examples
  • She loves to swim in the ocean during summer.
  • The children swam in the pool all afternoon.
  • He learned to swim when he was five years old.
Meaning
The act of propelling oneself through water, typically for recreation, exercise, or sport.
Synonyms
  • float
  • paddle
  • dive
  • glide
  • navigate