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swarming

|swarm-ing|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈswɔːrmɪŋ/

🇬🇧

/ˈswɔːmɪŋ/

(swarm)

large group

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
swarmswarmsswarmsswarmedswarmedswarming
Etymology
Etymology Information

'swarm' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'sweorm', where 'sweorm' meant 'a large number of insects or people'.

Historical Evolution

'sweorm' changed from Old English word 'sweorm' and eventually became the modern English word 'swarm'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a large number of insects or people', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

present participle of 'swarm'.

The bees are swarming around the hive.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40