swim
Pronunciation: [swɪm]
Word
Context: "movement"
(verb) to move through water by using your arms and legs. When you swim, you push against the water to go forward, like a fish or a person in a pool.
Example
I love to swim in the ocean during the summer.
Example
She doesn't swim well because she is afraid of the water.
Example
Can you swim fast enough to join the race?
Context: "activity"
(noun) the activity of moving through water. When people go swimming for fun or exercise, that’s called swimming.
Example
Going for a swim in the pool is my favorite summer activity.
Example
Skipping my swim today made me feel a little lazy.
Example
Is swimming your preferred way to exercise?
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