Swarming

Pronunciation: /ˈswɔːrmɪŋ/

Definitions of swarming

verb present participle form of the verb 'swarm', which means to move in large numbers

Example Sentences

A1 The bees were swarming around the hive.

A2 The tourists were swarming the popular attraction.

B1 The protesters were swarming the streets demanding change.

B2 The fans were swarming the stadium to see their favorite team play.

C1 The paparazzi were swarming the celebrity as she left the restaurant.

C2 The journalists were swarming the politician for a statement on the recent scandal.

Examples of swarming in a Sentence

formal The area was swarming with tourists during peak season.

informal The party was swarming with people by midnight.

slang The concert was swarming with fans who were ready to rock out.

figurative Thoughts of doubt and worry were swarming in her mind.

Grammatical Forms of swarming

• past tense: swarmed
• plural: swarm
• comparative: more swarming
• superlative: most swarming
• present tense: swarm
• future tense: will swarm
• perfect tense: have swarmed
• continuous tense: is swarming
• singular: swarm
• positive degree: swarming
• infinitive: to swarm
• gerund: swarming
• participle: swarming

Origin and Evolution of swarming

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'swarming' originates from the Old English word 'swerman', which means to move in a group or mass.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'swarming' has retained its original meaning of moving in a group or mass, but it is now commonly used to describe a large number of insects or animals gathering together in a specific area.