swimming
Translation
swimming
Examples
Swimming is a great form of exercise.
Swimming is a great form of exercise.
We go swimming every Saturday.
We go swimming every Saturday.
Grammar Patterns
go swimming to participate in the activity of swimming We often go swimming in the summer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bathing, aquatics
Etymology
The gerund form of the verb 'swim', referring to the activity itself.
Memory Tips
Adding '-ing' to a verb often turns it into a noun for the activity. 'swim' + 'ing' = the act of swimming.