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teeming

[ˈtiːmɪŋ]

teeming Definition

  • 1be full of or swarming with
  • 2abounding or overflowing with something
  • 3producing many offspring or young

Using teeming: Examples

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

  • Example

    The streets were teeming with people.

  • Example

    The river is teeming with fish.

  • Example

    The garden was teeming with life.

  • Example

    The city is teeming with energy and excitement.

teeming Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for teeming

Antonyms for teeming

Phrases with teeming

  • heavy rain that falls in large quantities

    Example

    We had to cancel the picnic because of the teeming rain.

  • full of living things, especially plants and animals

    Example

    The forest was teeming with life.

  • teeming masses

    a large number of people, especially those who are poor or disadvantaged

    Example

    The politician promised to help the teeming masses by creating more jobs and improving healthcare.

Origins of teeming

from Old Norse 'tjóma', meaning 'to be crowded'

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Summary: teeming in Brief

The term 'teeming' [ˈtiːmɪŋ] describes a place or situation that is full of something, often to the point of overflowing. It can refer to living things, as in 'The garden was teeming with life,' or non-living things, as in 'The streets were teeming with people.' 'Teeming' can also describe the production of many offspring or young, as in 'The pond was teeming with tadpoles.'