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swimming

verb

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Meaning

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Moving through water by using your arms and legs.

Example Sentence

The children were happily swimming in the lake during their summer vacation.

Usage Note

Swimming is a popular recreational activity, a competitive sport, and an essential life skill for water safety. It offers excellent physical exercise and can be enjoyed in pools, oceans, rivers, and lakes.

Synonyms

paddling floating treading water breaststroking backstroking freestyling

Antonyms

drowning standing walking