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swam

The correct spelling is swam.

How to pronounce swam

/swæm/
verb

IPA: /swæm/

Say it like: Swa-m

The correct spelling is swam. To move through the water, without touching the bottom; to propel oneself in water by natural means. For example: "a bare few bits of meat swimming in watery sauce"

Usage Examples

a bare few bits of meat swimming in watery sauce

For exercise, we like to swim laps around the pool.

Half of the guinea pigs were swum daily.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To move through the water, without touching the bottom; to propel oneself in water by natural means.
  2. 2.To become immersed in, or as if in, or flooded with, or as if with, a liquid
  3. 3.To move around freely because of excess space.
  4. 4.To traverse (a specific body of water, or a specific distance) by swimming; or, to utilize a specific swimming stroke; or, to compete in a specific swimming event.
  5. 5.To cause to swim.

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