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swarm

The correct spelling is swarm.

How to pronounce swarm

/swɔːm/
noun

IPA: /swɔːm/

Say it like: Swa-rm

The correct spelling is swarm. A large number of insects, especially when in motion or (for bees) migrating to a new colony. For example: "a swarm of meteorites"

Usage Examples

a swarm of meteorites

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A large number of insects, especially when in motion or (for bees) migrating to a new colony.
  2. 2.A mass of people, animals or things in motion or turmoil.
  3. 3.A group of nodes sharing the same torrent in a BitTorrent network.

verb

  1. 1.To move as a swarm.
  2. 2.To teem, or be overrun with insects, people, etc.
  3. 3.To fill a place as a swarm.
  4. 4.To overwhelm as by an opposing army.
  5. 5.To climb by gripping with arms and legs alternately.

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