Teem (Verb)
Meaning 1
Move in large numbers; "people were pouring out of the theater"; "beggars pullulated in the plaza".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The streets teemed with protesters demanding justice for the victims.
- The city was a place where life teemed in every corner and alley.
- The room teemed with applicants waiting for their chance at a job interview.
- The crowded beaches teemed with vacationers trying to beat the heat.
- Fish teemed in the crystal-clear waters of the coral reef.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
Meaning 2
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 city streets teemed with holiday shoppers, making it hard to navigate.
- The small town was teeming with tourist during the summer months, bringing a boost to the local economy.
- Her brain teemed with creative ideas for her art project, making it difficult to decide on just one concept.
- The market was teeming with vendors selling fresh produce, spices, and handmade crafts.
- The social media platforms teemed with fans eagerly discussing the latest season of their favorite show.