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swum

verb

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Meaning

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The past participle of swim; having moved through water using the body.

Example Sentence

After training for months, she had swum the fastest mile of her life.

Usage Note

Used to describe a completed action of moving through water, often in the past perfect tense (e.g., 'had swum') or passive voice (e.g., 'was swum').

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