swimming
Translation
swimming
Examples
Swimming is my favorite sport.
Swimming is my favourite sport.
We went swimming in the lake.
We went swimming in the lake.
Grammar Patterns
((swimming)) as a subject Swimming is good exercise.
go ((swimming)) to participate in swimming Let's go swimming this afternoon.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bathing, diving
Etymology
From the verb 'to swim' plus the '-ing' suffix to form a gerund (a noun from a verb).
Memory Tips
Think of the continuous motion of your arms and legs when you are 'swimming'.