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Swarm (Verb)

Meaning 1

Be teeming, be abuzz; "The garden was swarming with bees"; "The plaza is teeming with undercover policemen"; "her mind pullulated with worries".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Examples

  • The small pond swarmed with frogs after the storm.
  • The soccer stadium swarmed with enthusiastic fans at the final match.
  • The tiny cafĂ© swarmed with college students working on their projects during finals week.
  • Her mind swarmed with anxiety as the deadline for the project loomed closer.
  • The amusement park swarmed with children and families during the summer break.

Synonyms

  • Pullulate
  • Teem

Hypernyms

  • Hum
  • Buzz

Hyponyms

  • Crawl

Related Words

  • Swarm (noun)

Meaning 2

Move in large numbers; "people were pouring out of the theater"; "beggars pullulated in the plaza".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Examples

  • The bees will swarm around and attack anyone who approaches the hive.
  • Tourists swarm the famous landmarks in the city during peak season.
  • Locusts began to swarm the fields, destroying the crops and leaving nothing behind.
  • Fans started to swarm the stage as soon as the concert began.
  • After a food truck arrived, people began to swarm the area to get a bite to eat.

Synonyms

  • Pour
  • Stream
  • Pullulate
  • Teem

Hypernyms

  • Crowd

Hyponyms

  • Spill Over
  • Pour Out

Related Words

  • Swarm (noun)
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