# swarm vs swim

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### swarm
*noun · IPA /swɔɹm/ · frequency rank #16,364*
A large number of insects, especially when in motion or (for bees) migrating to a new colony.

### swim
*verb · IPA /swɪm/ · frequency rank #5,089*
To move through the water, without touching the bottom; to propel oneself in water by natural means.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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