swimming
pronunciation
How to pronounce swimming in British English:
UK [ˈswɪmɪŋ]
How to pronounce swimming in American English:
US [ˈswɪmɪŋ]
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- Noun:
- the act of swimming
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- Adjective:
- filled or brimming with tears
- applied to a fish depicted horizontally
Word Origin
- swimming (n.)
- late 14c., "act of propelling the body through water," verbal noun from swim (v.). Swimming hole is from 1855, American English; swimming pool is from 1881.
Example
- 1. Many schools and community recreation departments provide swimming lessons .
- 2. But in the longer term water quality must improve enough for swimming .
- 3. Do you and your wife like swimming ?
- 4. Where do you go swimming ?
- 5. The superkids curriculum includes swimming .