English · Common Verbs
swum
/swʌm/
[/swʌm/]
past participle of swim
Intermediateverb
Definition
Past participle of 'swim': used with 'have' to show movement through water is complete.
Example
She has swum in many oceans, but she says this warm bay is by far her favorite.
She has swum in many oceans, but she says this warm bay is by far her favorite.
Etymology
From Old English 'swummen', past participle of 'swimman' (to swim).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in perfect tenses; less common than 'swam' and often confused with it.