Swim Definition & Meaning
swim
- noun
- the act of swimming; "it was the swimming they enjoyed most": "they took a short swim in the pool"
- verb
- travel through water; "We had to swim for 20 minutes to reach the shore"; "a big fish was swimming in the tank"
- be afloat either on or below a liquid surface and not sink to the bottom
- be dizzy or giddy; "my brain is swimming after the bottle of champagne"
- be covered with or submerged in a liquid; "the meat was swimming in a fatty gravy"
- move as if gliding through water; "this snake swims through the soil where it lives"
"Swim" in song lyrics
See how swim is used in real songs:
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"The kids were in gym as I went for a swim"
2 Live Crew — Check it Out Y'all -
"I bang on these heffers, and make these hoes swim"
Big Pokey & Chris Ward — Don't Play -
"Now my wallets too deep for y'all cats to swim"
Lil' Bow Wow — The Dog in Me
Words that rhyme with swim
Usage tips for "swim"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "swim" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for swim to find words that pair well.