Synonyms for

Swarm

Verb / swɔ:rm / Another word for swarm — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to move or gather in large numbers

Synonyms & similar words

teem stream pour cloud drove pullulate horde flock crowd herd mass throng multitude swell congregate assemble gather converge pile cluster collect amass accumulate stream flow surge pour

Synonyms by register

Formal

throng multitude horde mass

Informal

bunch gaggle mob crowd

Literary

host legion deluge

Antonyms

individual solitary scattered isolated lone single

Common collocations

  • swarm of bees
  • swarm of insects
  • swarm with activity
  • swarm around
  • swarm over
  • swarm into
  • swarm out of

Word family

noun swarm
verb swarm
adjective swarming

Usage note

While 'swarm' can refer to any large, moving group, it most commonly evokes images of insects. It can also be used figuratively for large numbers of people or things.

Example sentences

  1. The birds swarm in the sky during migration.
  2. The children swarm to the playground after school.
  3. The ants swarm on the sugar cube.
  4. The tourists swarm around the famous monument.
  5. The fans swarm the stadium before the match.

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