Difference between Swim and Swimming

What is the difference between Swim and Swimming?

Swim as a noun is an act or instance of swimming. while Swimming as a noun is the action of the verb "to swim".

Swim

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An act or instance of swimming.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To move through the water, without touching the bottom; to propel oneself in water by natural means. To traverse (a specific body of water, or a specific distance) by swimming; or, to utilize a specific swimming stroke; or, to compete in a specific swimming event.

Example sentence: In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.

Swimming

Part of speech: verb

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

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The action of the verb "to swim".The activity of being moving oneself through water using one's arms and legs while buoyed up by the water, carried out by humans for amusement, exercise, sport or entertainment.

Example sentence: Do activities you're passionate about - which make your heart and soul feel perky - including things like working out, cooking, painting, writing, yoga, hiking, walking, swimming, being in nature, being around art, or reading inspiring books.

We hope you now know whether to use Swim or Swimming in your sentence.

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