Word
swarming
Phoneticsswarm·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈswɔɹmɪŋ/
UK/swˈɔːmɪŋ/
Definition
v. to move around in a large, noisy group, often because you are excited or angry. You use this when a crowd of people is acting like a single, moving mass.
v. to move in a large, disorderly, and often noisy group, typically as a result of excitement or agitation. Often used to describe crowds of people or insects.
Examples
“The fans were swarming the stage after the concert.”
“The stadium was swarming with fans trying to get a good view of the final minutes of the game.”
“As the news of the sale broke, the local market was swarming with potential buyers, many of whom were willing to pay significantly above the asking price.”
Examples
simple
“The fans were swarming the stage after the concert.”
contextual
“The stadium was swarming with fans trying to get a good view of the final minutes of the game.”
complex
“As the news of the sale broke, the local market was swarming with potential buyers, many of whom were willing to pay significantly above the asking price.”
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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