swam
word · lemma: swim
/ˈswæm/
/swˈæm/
Definition
The past tense of 'swim': to have moved through water by using your arms and legs.
Usage & Nuances
'Swam' is the simple past form of 'swim' and refers to a completed action in the past. It is never used as a past participle (use 'swum' for that). Frequently appears with time expressions like 'yesterday' or 'last year'. Common mistake: do not say 'have swam'; correct is 'have swum'.
Spanish: nadóPortuguese (BR): nadouPortuguese (PT): nadouChinese (Simplified): 游泳了Chinese (Traditional): 游泳了Hindi: तैराArabic: سَبَحَBengali: সাঁতারে ছিলRussian: плавалJapanese: 泳いだVietnamese: đã bơiKorean: 수영했다Turkish: yüzdüUrdu: تیرناIndonesian: berenang
Example Sentences
He swam across the river.
basic
We swam in the pool yesterday.
basic
She swam faster than her friends.
basic
I can't believe you swam in the ocean during winter!
natural
The dog saw the ball and swam out to get it.
natural
After we swam for an hour, we relaxed on the beach.
natural