Definitions

swam

[swam] / swæm /

VERB

make way through water using arms, legs

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bathe crawl dive float glide paddle submerge wade

STRONG

freestyle move practice race skinny-dip slip stroke

WEAK

breast-stroke dog-paddle go for a swim go swimming go wading high-dive take a dip

Antonyms

STRONG

stop

Example Sentences

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Nameless things brushed Rowan's feet and legs as he swam.

From Literature

He braced his back against a pole and was about to try to kick the windshield out, when something dark and very big swam past outside.

From Literature

Moose swam to it, grabbed the driftwood in his mouth, and swam back to shore.

From Literature

Alfie says he made friends for life while working with more than 30 other children, who swam and ate pizza in their free time.

From BBC

The snake fell into the water with a splash and swam away as birds took to the air in a mighty rush of wingbeats.

From Literature