swim
swim
move in water
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swim with Russian translation
swim usage examples
Каждое лето мы любим плавать в озере рядом с нашей деревней.
Every summer we swim at the lake near our village.
Мне нравится плавать перед завтраком, когда вода спокойная.
I like to swim before breakfast when the water is calm.
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swim belongs to the topic "Outdoor Recreation". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
swim synonyms
What's the difference between swim / go swimming / float / bathe / paddle / tread water
A phrasal expression meaning to go somewhere to swim; emphasizes the activity as an outing.
We usually go swimming on Sundays.
To remain on the surface of water without sinking; implies little or no forward movement.
He floated on his back in the pool.
Can mean to swim (especially in UK usage) or to wash oneself in a bath; more formal than 'swim' when meaning wash.
They went to bathe in the river.
To move through water using small strokes with hands/feet or to use a paddle in a small boat; often shallow-water or gentle action.
The kids like to paddle at the edge of the pond.
To stay afloat in an upright position by moving the legs and arms, without swimming forward.
He can tread water for several minutes.
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How to pronounce swim and what this word means
swim means swim. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce swim
/ˈswɪm/
swim translation
swim
swim examples
Every summer we swim at the lake near our village.
swim transcription
/ˈswɪm/, /tə ˈswɪm/
Questions about this word
swim meaning: what does it mean?
move in water
swim pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
swim is pronounced as /ˈswɪm/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
swim definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Every summer we swim at the lake near our village. Translation: Каждое лето мы любим плавать в озере рядом с нашей деревней.
Is swim part of Sea Life vocabulary?
Yes, swim can be learned in the Sea Life topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is swim part of Outdoor Recreation vocabulary?
Yes, swim can be learned in the Outdoor Recreation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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