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swarm

/swɔːm/ /swɔɹm/

Meanings
noun
A large number of insects, especially when in motion or (for bees) migrating to a new colony.

Examples :

"A swarm of bees flew over the garden, heading towards the woods. "
animal insect nature biology environment group

Related Words

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alternately adverb

[ɔːlˈtɜɹnətlɪ] /ˈɔl.tɚ.nət.li/

In reciprocal succession; succeeding by turns; in alternate order.

"The children alternately read sentences from the book, taking turns after each one. "

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migrating verb

/ˈmaɪˌɡreɪtɪŋ/ /ˈmaɪˌɡreɪɾɪŋ/

To relocate periodically from one region to another, usually according to the seasons.

"Twice a year the Minnesotans migrate from their state to the Gulf of Mexico."

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downloading verb

/daʊnˈləʊdɪŋ/ /ˈdaʊnloʊdɪŋ/

To transfer data from a remote computer (server) to a local computer, usually via a network.

"You can download a trial version of the program for thirty days to determine whether you want to purchase the full version."

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completely adverb

/kəmˈpliːtli/

(manner) In a complete manner

"Please completely fill in the box for your answer, using a number 2 pencil."

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schoolyard noun

/ˈskuːljɑːrd/ /ˈskuːljɑrd/

The grounds around a school.

"The children played tag on the schoolyard during recess. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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meteorites noun

/ˈmiːtiəraɪts/ /ˈmiːtiːəraɪts/

A metallic or stony object or body that is the remains of a meteoroid.

"After the meteor shower, scientists searched the desert for meteorites. "

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multitudes noun

/ˈmʌltɪtjuːdz/ /ˈmʌltɪtuːdz/

A great amount or number, often of people; abundance, myriad, profusion.

"Example Sentence: "The concert attracted multitudes of excited fans." "

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bittorrent noun

/ˈbɪtˌtɔːrənt/ /ˈbɪtˌtɒrənt/

Alternative letter-case form of BitTorrent

"Instead of searching online, he used bittorrent to download the free software. "

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overwhelm noun

/ˌovɚˈʍɛlm/ /ˌəʊvəˈwɛlm/ /ˌoʊvɚˈwɛlm/

The state or condition of being overwhelmed.

"The overwhelming pressure of deadlines made her feel stressed. "

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cafeteria noun

/ˌkæfəˈtɪriə/ /ˌkæfəˈtɪəriə/

A restaurant in which customers select their food at a counter then carry it on a tray to a table to eat

"At lunchtime, students head to the cafeteria to get their food. "

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difficult verb

/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/

To make difficult; to impede; to perplex.

"The complicated instructions on the new software difficult me from completing the project on time. "