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The doctors told me my hearing would get worse if I continued swimming, but I loved the water so much, I just couldn't stop.
Gertrude Ederle

Meaning of "swimming" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SWIMMING

swimming  [ˈswɪmɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SWIMMING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Swimming is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SWIMMING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of swimming in the English dictionary

The definition of swimming in the dictionary is an activity in which you swim, esp as a sport or for pleasure.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SWIMMING


advergaming
ˈædvəˌɡeɪmɪŋ
benaming
bɪˈneɪmɪŋ
brimming
ˈbrɪmɪŋ
climbing
ˈklaɪmɪŋ
dimming
ˈdɪmɪŋ
flaming
ˈfleɪmɪŋ
framing
ˈfreɪmɪŋ
gaming
ˈɡeɪmɪŋ
picture-framing
ˈpɪktʃəˌfreɪmɪŋ
priming
ˈpraɪmɪŋ
rhyming
ˈraɪmɪŋ
rimming
ˈrɪmɪŋ
shaming
ˈʃeɪmɪŋ
shimming
ˈʃɪmɪŋ
skimming
ˈskɪmɪŋ
slimming
ˈslɪmɪŋ
social-climbing
ˈsəʊʃəl ˈklaɪmɪŋ
taming
ˈteɪmɪŋ
timing
ˈtaɪmɪŋ
trimming
ˈtrɪmɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SWIMMING

swimfeeder
swimmable
swimmer
swimmeret
swimmers
swimmily
swimming bath
swimming baths
swimming cap
swimming costume
swimming crab
swimming gala
swimming instructor
swimming pool
swimming ring
swimming suit
swimming trunks
swimmingly
swimmingness
swimmy

WORDS THAT END LIKE SWIMMING

becoming
bumming
computer programming
cramming
drumming
gamming
gumming
hamming
hemming
humming
jamming
lemming
linear programming
programming
ramming
scamming
slamming
spamming
stemming
strumming
summing

Synonyms and antonyms of swimming in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «SWIMMING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «swimming» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of swimming
bathe · dip · dive · paddle · plunge · reel · revolve · spin · swirl · twirl · whirl

Translation of «swimming» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SWIMMING

Find out the translation of swimming to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of swimming from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «swimming» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

游泳
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

natación
570 millions of speakers

English

swimming
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

तैराकी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سِبَاحَة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

плавание
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

natação
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সাঁতার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

natation
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Berenang
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schwimmen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

水泳
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

수영
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nglangi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự bơi
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நீச்சல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

जलतरण
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yüzme
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

nuoto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pływanie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

плавання
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

înot
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κολύμβηση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Swem
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

simning
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

svømming
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of swimming

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SWIMMING»

The term «swimming» is very widely used and occupies the 3.425 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SWIMMING» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «swimming» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «swimming» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about swimming

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10 QUOTES WITH «SWIMMING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word swimming.
1
Clare Balding
Swimming and athletics are the big gigs at the Olympic games. Cycling and rowing are pretty big for Britain, but globally, the two big things are athletics and swimming.
2
Charlie Bewley
When I was younger, there was a sort of stigma attached to my stamina. My dad took me swimming one day and I just was no good at it, so my dad said, 'Your stamina's bad.'
3
Big Boi
My kids, they're like nine or ten years old right now so you give 'em responsibilities just to keep them up on things. It ain't just all about getting on the skateboard or putting your Heelys on, and swimming in the pool all the time. You gotta do stuff like wash dishes, take the trash out, feed the dog.
4
Ian Botham
I think I'd struggle to get excited by synchronised swimming.
5
Monique Coleman
I've been in the shallow end of a pool, just kind of walking around, but this was my first time really swimming - and I was horrified! I actually lost it whenever I saw the edge of the pool. But I took baby steps and rewarded myself every step of the way.
6
Mike Colter
I hate the gym, so I try to diversify my workouts with swimming and basketball. Indoors, it's less boring than running. I do find that diet is key. I eat lots of lean protein, no soda, no fast food or fried foods, and a lot of water. But I love food and often cook.
7
Patti Davis
When I was a child, our summer days were spent swimming; chlorine in my hair was like perfume to me.
8
Jamie Dornan
I can't really do the running on hard ground that I used to do. Instead I go swimming as often as possible.
9
Ziad Doueiri
I am constantly swimming on the margin, neither 100% American, French, nor Lebanese. I am none of those. I am the result of those three. Sometimes it's an asset: no one can put you in a category. That I do not make typical Lebanese, European or American films does not bother me.
10
Gertrude Ederle
The doctors told me my hearing would get worse if I continued swimming, but I loved the water so much, I just couldn't stop.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SWIMMING»

Discover the use of swimming in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to swimming and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Swimming Fastest
An illustrated guide to competitive swimming containing detailed overviews of the four primary strokes; racing strategies; and the most effective training methods and the science behind why they work.
Ernest W. Maglischo, 2003
2
The complete book of swimming
Explains how to use swimming to build fitness, control weight, eliminate stress, and provide aerobic conditioning, detailing training methods, basic strokes, workouts, and more
Phillip Whitten, 1994
3
Swimming
A new edition of this 1914 handbook on the 'art' of swimming.
Montague A Holbein, 2005
4
Swimming Studies
Winner of the 2012 National Book Critics Circle Award, Autobiography Swimming Studies is a brilliantly original, meditative memoir that explores the worlds of competitive and recreational swimming.
Leanne Shapton, 2012
5
Swimming: Training Program
While David Wright's and Garth Gilmour's "Swim to the Top" provided the training theory, this book sets the theory into practice.
David Wright, Jane Copland, 2004
6
Swimming
"An introduction to swimming, including techniques, rules, and the training regimen of professional athletes in the sport"--Provided by publisher.
Clive Gifford, 2009
7
Breakthrough Swimming
Accompanied by richly detailed illustrations, this engaging text is one of the most insightful written works on the sport. It makes clear sense out of the scientific principles and puts into context the historical changes in the sport.
Cecil Colwin, 2002
8
Swim Smooth: The Complete Coaching System for Swimmers and ...
The book's approach lets you identify the strengths and weaknesses of your stroke and drills and training tips let you make the most of your time in the water. Swim Efficently. Swim Fast. Swim Smooth.
Paul Newsome, Adam Young, 2012
9
Swimming: Steps To Success
Presents a thirteen-step course to mastering the skills of swimming, using text and illustrations to explain the techniques of floating, breathing, performing different strokes, diving, underwater swimming, sculling, and stunts and games.
David G. Thomas, 2005
10
Swimming
Part of The Winning Edge Series this text offers a complete introduction to swimming with beginning and intermediate skills explanations.
Thomas Jager, 1998

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SWIMMING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term swimming is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Alexandria teen dies from lake-borne infection
Video (01:32) : After a rare parasitic infection from lake swimming leaves one teen critically ill, a Minnesota Department of Health expert offers practical advice for ... «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Jul 15»
2
Why US olympic swimming is so dominant
Michael Phelps is back in the pool this week for the Arena Pro Swim Series in ... USA Swimming, with its 520 total Olympic medals (220 of them gold), is first ... «Fortune, Apr 15»
3
Michael Phelps and Nicole Johnson Get Engaged, Share News On …
He received a suspended sentence and was banned from competition by USA Swimming for six months while also withdrawing from the world championship ... «Swimming World Magazine, Feb 15»
4
Michael Phelps suspended 6 months by USA Swimming
USA Swimming has suspended Olympic champion swimmer Michael Phelps for six months for violating the organization's code of conduct. The announcement ... «USA TODAY, Oct 14»
5
Michael Phelps taking time away from swimming after DUI arrest
Olympic champion swimmer Michael Phelps is taking "some time away" from swimming and is entering a six-week, in-patient program less than a week after ... «USA TODAY, Oct 14»
6
Katie Ledecky chasing swimming legends
The superficial story line emerging from the U.S. Swimming Championships has been the rivalry between teenage frenemies Missy Franklin, 19, and Katie ... «Chicago Tribune, Aug 14»
7
Veteran Open Water Swimmer Stephen Robles Attacked By Great …
Experienced open water swimmer, and former LA County Lifeguard, Steve Robles was attacked by a great white shark while swimming off... Stock Photo via ... «SwimSwam, Jul 14»
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Michael Phelps's Return Brings More Eyes to Young Swimmers
MESA, Ariz. — Lane 8 was where the future and the past of American men's swimming converged Friday at a USA Swimming Grand Prix meet at Skyline Aquatic ... «New York Times, Apr 14»
9
Michael Phelps ending retirement
Bob Bowman, the swimmer's longtime coach, told The Associated Press on Monday ... Besides Phelps, USA Swimming said Olympians Ryan Lochte and Katie ... «ESPN, Apr 14»
10
Infection might keep Thorpe from swimming competitively, manager …
Five-time Olympic swimming champion Ian Thorpe is sick from post-surgery infections and probably won't ever swim competitively again, his manager James ... «CNN International, Apr 14»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Swimming [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/swimming>. Apr 2024 ».
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