to be full of things; to have a large number of things, to be present in large numbers

teem with life, teem down, teem out of

Formal and Informal Expressions of teem

In different contexts, you can replace 'teem' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'abound, overflow' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'swarm, be packed' is a commonplace synonym.

teem: Explore its Definition & Usage

teem Definition

1to be full of things; to have a large number of things
2to be present in large numbers

Using teem: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "teem" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
The river teems with fish.
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The city streets were teeming with people.
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The garden was teeming with insects.
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The market was teeming with activity.

teem Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for teem

Antonyms for teem

Phrases with teem

teem with life
to be full of energy and activity, often used to describe a place or environment
Example
The park teems with life during the summer months.
teem down
to rain heavily
Example
It was teeming down when we left the house this morning.
teem out of
to come out of something in large numbers
Example
Smoke was teeming out of the chimney.

Origins of teem

from Old Norse 'tjá', meaning 'to produce'

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Summary: teem in Brief

'Teem' [tiːm] means to be full of things or to have a large number of things. It can also mean to be present in large numbers. Examples include 'The river teems with fish' and 'The city streets were teeming with people.' Phrases like 'teem with life' and 'teem down' add descriptive detail.