Word: SWIM
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Definition of SWIM
- An act or instance of swimming.
"I'm going for a swim."
- The sound, or air bladder, of a fish.
- A part of a stream much frequented by fish.
- To move through the water, without touching the bottom; to propel oneself in water by natural means.
- To become immersed in, or as if in, or flooded with, or as if with, a liquid
"a bare few bits of meat swimming in watery sauce"
- To move around freely because of excess space.
- A dizziness; swoon.
- To be dizzy or vertiginous; have a giddy sensation; to have, or appear to have, a whirling motion.
"My head was swimming after drinking two bottles of cheap wine."
- Abbreviation of someone who isn't me. used as a way to avoid self-designation or self-incrimination, especially in online drug forums
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "swim", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "swim" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SWIM a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is SWIM worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in SWIM? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing SWIM:
- # the swim effect
- # master of swim
- # playing with swim
- # in terms of swim
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