Pronunciation: /ˈtiːmɪŋ/

Definitions of teeming

verb present participle of the verb 'teem', meaning to be full of or swarming with

Example Sentences

A1 The market is teeming with people.

A2 The garden is teeming with colorful flowers.

B1 The city streets are teeming with activity at night.

B2 The restaurant is teeming with customers during lunch hour.

C1 The conference was teeming with experts from around the world.

C2 The stadium was teeming with fans cheering for their team.

adjective full of or swarming with

Example Sentences

A1 The market was teeming with people buying fruits and vegetables.

A2 The pond was teeming with fish and frogs.

B1 The bustling city streets were teeming with tourists taking photos.

B2 The concert venue was teeming with excited fans waiting for the show to start.

C1 The internet is teeming with information on a wide range of topics.

C2 The bustling metropolis is teeming with opportunities for career advancement.

Examples of teeming in a Sentence

formal The bustling city streets were teeming with people during rush hour.

informal The shopping mall was teeming with teenagers on a Saturday afternoon.

slang The concert was teeming with fans who were ready to party.

figurative Her mind was teeming with ideas for her next creative project.

Grammatical Forms of teeming

past tense

teemed

plural

teem

comparative

more teeming

superlative

most teeming

present tense

teem

future tense

will teem

perfect tense

have teemed

continuous tense

is teeming

singular

teems

positive degree

teeming

infinitive

to teem

gerund

teeming

participle

teemed

Origin and Evolution of teeming

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'teeming' originated from the Old English word 'teman' which means to give birth to, produce, or bring forth.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'teeming' has evolved to also include the idea of being full or overflowing with something, such as people or things.