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The future tense form of 'swim' is formed by using the auxiliary verb will followed by the base form of the verb swim. Example: They will swim in the pool tomorrow. (They will swim in the pool tomorrow.)

Definition of “swim”

to propel oneself through water using one's arms and legs
to be immersed or covered in water

Tense sentence structure and examples:

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed

Future Simple	swim
Future Continuous	swimming
Future Perfect	swum

Future Simple

The simple future tense is used to describe actions that will happen in the future.

Subject + will/shall + Verb + (Object)

Example

She will swim in the ocean next week.

Example

They will swim in the pool later today.

Future Continuous

The future continuous tense is used to describe actions that will be in progress at a specific time in the future.

Subject + will be + Present Participle + (Object)

Example

At this time tomorrow, he will be swimming in the lake.

Example

They will be swimming in the pool during the party.

Future Perfect

The future perfect tense is used to indicate actions that will be completed at a specified point in the future.

Subject + will/shall have + Past Participle + (Object)

Example

By the end of the summer, she will have swum in all the nearby lakes.

Example

They will have swum a total of 100 laps by the end of the race.

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