Moving in or forming a large or dense group
“Swarming locusts.”
Existing in large amounts or numbers
Full of activity, movement or life
Present participle for to gather somewhere in large numbers
“The market opens out into a harbor where people swarm everywhere, mending nets and building brightly colored boats.”
Present participle for to move somewhere in large numbers
“A big crowd began to swarm into the building after hearing reports of some exciting activities that were taking place inside.”
Present participle for to fly in a group or swarm, typically over a given area
“The mosquitoes swarm above the water in countless millions.”
Present participle for to teem, or be overrun or overflowing with people, animals or things
“Within an hour, the crime scene will swarm with police officers.”
Present participle for to climb by gripping with arms and legs alternately
“At the top was placed a piece of money, as a prize for those who could swarm up and seize it.”
Present participle for to inhabit a place in unpleasantly large numbers
Present participle for to overwhelm or inundate with people, animals or things
Present participle for to make a quantity bigger
Present participle for to attack someone as a gang
Present participle for to enter a place or situation in large numbers and intrusively
Present participle for to invade a place or land in order to take control of it
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