reswarming
|re-swarm-ing|
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/riːˈswɔːrmɪŋ/
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/riːˈswɔːmɪŋ/
(reswarm)
swarm again
Etymology
Etymology Information
'reswarm' originates from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'swarm' from Old English 'sweorm' meaning 'a large group of insects or people'.
Historical Evolution
'swarm' changed from the Old English word 'sweorm' and eventually became the modern English word 'swarm'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a large group of insects or people', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to swarm again or anew.
The bees were reswarming after being disturbed.
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Last updated: 2025/06/05 11:30