aswarm

/ɑːˈswɔm/

Definitions

1. verb

to be filled or crowded with a large number of things, especially insects or small animals

“The garden was aswarm with bees during the summer.”

2. noun

a large number of insects or small animals that are moving or flying together, especially in a confused or disordered manner

“The air was thick with mosquitoes, and the ground was aswarm with ants.”

Synonyms

  • swarm
  • teem

Antonyms

  • deserted
  • empty