Pronunciation: /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
noun the act or sport of moving through water by moving the limbs
A1 I enjoy swimming in the pool.
A2 She is learning how to swim in the lake.
B1 Swimming is a great way to stay fit and healthy.
B2 Competitive swimming requires a lot of training and dedication.
C1 The Olympic swimmer broke a world record in swimming.
C2 Swimming across the English Channel is a major achievement for any athlete.
verb present participle of the verb 'swim', indicating the action of moving through water by propelling oneself with the limbs
A1 I like swimming in the pool.
A2 She is learning how to swim in the lake.
B1 I used to go swimming every weekend when I was younger.
B2 Swimming competitively requires a lot of training and dedication.
C1 After years of practice, he became a professional swimming coach.
C2 Swimming long distances in open water is a challenging but rewarding experience.
formal Swimming is a popular form of exercise that can improve cardiovascular health.
informal I love swimming in the pool on hot summer days.
slang Let's go for a swim at the beach, it'll be so chill.
figurative She felt like she was swimming in paperwork with all the tasks she had to complete.
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