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swimming

/ˈswɪmɪŋ/

Swimming is the activity or sport of moving through water using your arms and legs. It is a popular form of exercise and a competitive sport practiced in pools or open water.

Exemplos

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1

I go swimming at the local pool every Saturday morning.

I visit the pool to move through the water every Saturday.

2

The university requires all students to demonstrate basic swimming proficiency.

The school asks students to show they can move safely in water.

3

Let's head to the beach for some swimming and sunbathing!

Let's go to the ocean to play in the water and sit in the sun.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
swimming
Verb
swim
Advérbio
swimmingly
Adjetivo
swimming
Relacionado
swimmer
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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'Swan' 'Swimming' in a 'Sea'—all start with 'S' and involve water.

Quiz rápido

Every summer, we go ___ in the lake near our house.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: swimming

Exemplos

1

I go swimming at the local pool every Saturday morning.

everyday

I visit the pool to move through the water every Saturday.

2

The university requires all students to demonstrate basic swimming proficiency.

formal

The school asks students to show they can move safely in water.

3

Let's head to the beach for some swimming and sunbathing!

informal

Let's go to the ocean to play in the water and sit in the sun.

4

Swimming acts as a low-impact cardiovascular exercise suitable for all ages.

academic

Moving in water is a type of heart exercise that is gentle on the body.

5

Our hotel features world-class swimming facilities for executive members.

business

The hotel has very good pools for our business guests to use.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
swimming
Verb
swim
Advérbio
swimmingly
Adjetivo
swimming
Relacionado
swimmer

Colocações comuns

go swimming to do the activity of swimming
swimming pool a large hole filled with water for swimming
swimming lessons classes where you learn how to swim
swimming trunks clothing men wear for swimming
competitive swimming swimming as a race or sport

Frases Comuns

sink or swim

to fail or succeed by your own efforts

go for a swim

to spend a short time swimming

in the swimming of things

to be involved in the main activity

Frequentemente confundido com

swimming vs swim

'Swim' is the verb (action), while 'swimming' is the noun (the name of the activity).

swimming vs floating

Floating means staying on top of water without moving, while swimming involves active movement.

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Notas de uso

When talking about the sport or hobby, we usually use the gerund 'swimming' with the verb 'go'. It is typically uncountable.

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Erros comuns

Learners often say 'I like to do swimming' instead of the correct 'I like to go swimming' or 'I like swimming'.

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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'Swan' 'Swimming' in a 'Sea'—all start with 'S' and involve water.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Old English word 'swimman', which means to move in water or float.

Padrões gramaticais

uncountable noun often follows the verb 'go' can be used as an adjective (e.g., swimming pool)
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Contexto cultural

In many Western cultures, swimming is considered an essential life skill and is often a mandatory part of the physical education curriculum in schools.

Quiz rápido

Every summer, we go ___ in the lake near our house.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: swimming

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