Synonyms for swim

Most common

float · drown

All synonyms

Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To move through the water, without touching the bottom; to propel oneself in water by natural means.

Related words

Word family

swimmer swimsuit swim-off swimwear

Phrases

swim diaper swim bladder swim briefs swim trunks polar bear swim swim cap swim fin swim nappy

Example sentences

• float It's possible for a ball of lead to float on water.
• drown Our worries don't drown in alcohol. They can swim.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

5 letters

float¹, drown¹, whirl¹

In other languages

Français

nager

Italiano

nuotare

Deutsch

Schwimmen

Català

nedar