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swim

noun [S]
 
 
/swɪm/

Definition

A2 a time when you swim: Shall we go for/have a swim this afternoon?Movement on or through waterSwimming swimmer
 
 
/ˈswɪm.ər/ US  // noun [C]
B1 Oliver is a very strong swimmer.Swimming
swimming
 
 
/ˈswɪm.ɪŋ/ noun [U]
A2 The doctor recommended swimming as the best all-round exercise.Swimming
(Definition of swim noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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