Basic Details
Word: Swim
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To move through water by using your arms and legs.
Synonyms: Float, Paddle, Glide
Antonyms: Sink, Drown
Idioms and Phrases
- Swim against the tide: To do something that is different from what most people are doing. Example: "He decided to swim against the tide and pursue his dream of being an artist, even though everyone else chose safe jobs."
- Sink or swim: To succeed or fail without help. Example: "When she started her new project, she knew it was sink or swim, and she was determined to succeed."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The children were excited to swim in the pool on a hot summer day.
Example 2: He had to learn how to swim before going on the school trip to the beach.
Example 3: My dog loves to swim in the lake during our family picnics.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the most common swimming stroke is the freestyle? Swimmers can move faster through water by using this technique, which is often used in competitions!
Famous Quote
"You can't put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get." - Michael Phelps
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "swim" mean?
a) To fly in the air
b) To move through water
c) To run fast
d) To jump high
Answer: b) To move through water
2. Which of these is a synonym of "swim"?
a) Glide
b) Jump
c) Climb
d) Crawl
Answer: a) Glide
3. Which sentence uses "swim" correctly?
a) They swim together every Sunday.
b) They swim the math test.
c) They swim in the garden.
d) They swim on the road.
Answer: a) They swim together every Sunday.
4. Which idiom means to do something contrary to most people's choices?
a) Sink or swim
b) Swim with the fishes
c) Swim against the tide
d) Catch the wave
Answer: c) Swim against the tide
5. What is the opposite of "swim"?
a) Fly
b) Float
c) Sink
d) Run
Answer: c) Sink
