swim Synonyms
Another word for swim
• verb (Context 1)
To propel the body through water by using the limbs, fins, or tail.
"She learned to bathe at an early age and later joined the university's competitive team."
• noun (Context 2)
An act or period of propelling oneself through water for exercise, recreation, or sport.
"We went for a refreshing morning dip in the lake before breakfast."
• verb (Context 3)
To cross a particular body of water or cover a specified distance by propelling oneself through the water.
"Athletes from around the world train for years to cross the English Channel."
• verb (Context 4)
To float on the surface of a liquid or be thoroughly covered and immersed in liquid.
"The roasted vegetables were served swimming in a rich garlic and herb butter."
• verb (Context 5)
To experience a dizzy, whirling, or disoriented sensation, or to appear to whirl and blur before the eyes.
"The complex financial figures on the spreadsheet began to spin before his tired eyes."
• noun (Context 6)
The main current of events, social activity, or business affairs.
"After returning from her sabbatical, it took her a few weeks to get back into the mainstream of things at the office."
Opposites of swim
The opposite of swim shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: