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1. swarm
verb. ['ˈswɔrm'] move in large numbers.
Synonyms
Etymology
- swarm (Middle English (1100-1500))
- swearm (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- swarmen (Middle English (1100-1500))
Rhymes with Swarm
- transform
- misinform
- disinform
- lukewarm
- conform
- reform
- perform
- inform
- deform
- storm
- schwarm
- torme
- norm
- form
- dorm
- orme
How do you pronounce swarm?
Pronounce swarm as swɔrm.
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Sentences with swarm
1. Verb, base form
Throughout summer, butterflies, moths and other pollinators will swarm butterfly bushes in grand displays of fluttering color.
2. Verb, non-3rd person singular present
Swatting flies with a fly swatter when they swarm indoors is the most effective form of cluster fly control.
3. Noun, singular or mass
If you disturb a nest, run away from the swarm.
Quotes about swarm
1. Moths,"repeats Will. "You're afraid of moths?""Not just a cloud of moths,"she says, "like...a swarm of them. Everywhere. All those wings and legs and..."She shudders and shakes her head."Terrifying,"Will says with mock seriousness. "That's my girl. Tough as cotton balls.""Oh, Shut up.
- Veronica Roth, Divergent
2. The words “I love you” swim and swarm as they swirl and form fluidly, and if you are thirsty then how I feel about you is an extra large—with free refills.
- Jarod Kintz, This Book is Not FOR SALE
3. Life was a swarm of accidents waiting in the treetops, descending upon any living thing that passed, ready to eat them alive. You swam in a river of chance and coincidence. You clung to the happiest accidents- the rest you let float by.
- David Wroblewski, The Story of Edgar Sawtelle
2. swarm
verb. ['ˈswɔrm'] be teeming, be abuzz.
Etymology
- swarm (Middle English (1100-1500))
- swearm (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- swarmen (Middle English (1100-1500))