Swim ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Swim ( verb )

1. Move through water by propelling oneself with one's limbs.
2. Take part in a swimming race.
3. Be afloat on or in a liquid and not sink.

Origin:

Old english swimman, of germanic origin; related to dutch zwemmen and german schwimmen.

Examples:

1. She swam across the lake in record time.
2. He swam the butterfly stroke in the competition.
3. The boat was swimming in the choppy water.
4. The log was swimming downstream.
5. He swam in the sea every morning.

(As a noun)

Swim ( noun )

1. Move through water by propelling oneself with one's limbs.
2. Take part in a swimming race.
3. Be afloat on or in a liquid and not sink.

Origin:

Old english swimman, of germanic origin; related to dutch zwemmen and german schwimmen.

Examples:

1. She swam across the lake in record time.
2. He swam the butterfly stroke in the competition.
3. The boat was swimming in the choppy water.
4. The log was swimming downstream.
5. He swam in the sea every morning.