swarm

//swɔːrm//
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Visual representation of swarm

Noun

swarmSingular
swarmsPlural
1

A large group of insects, especially bees, moving together.

A swarm of bees flew out of the hive.

2

A large number of people or things moving together in a disorganized way.

A swarm of tourists crowded the narrow streets of the old town.

Verb

swarmInfinitive
swarmPresent tense
swarmedPast tense
swarmedPast participle
swarmingPresent participle
swarmsThird-person singular
1

To move somewhere in large numbers.

Tourists swarmed into the museum when it opened.

2

To be crowded or overrun with a large number of people or things.

The beach was swarming with tourists during the summer holiday.

Synonym