teeming Meaning & Definition
/ˈtiːmɪŋ/
What Does Teeming Mean?
Teeming is a verb that means present participle and gerund of teem. As an adjective, it means Bearing offspring; breeding; pregnant. As an adjective, it means Abundantly filled with especially living things.
Quick Facts About Teeming
| Part of speech | verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈtiːmɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | abundant and swarming |
| Comparative / superlative | more teeming, most teeming |
Teeming Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of teem
Teeming as an Adjective
- Bearing offspring; breeding; pregnant.
- Hugely productive; prolific, fertile.
- Swarming, thronged, crowded.
- Of rain: falling heavily, pouring.
Verb
- To be stocked to overflowing.
- To be prolific; to abound; to be rife.
Fish teem in this pond.
- To bring forth young, as an animal; to produce fruit, as a plant; to bear; to be pregnant; to conceive; to multiply.
Verb
- To empty.
- To pour (especially with rain)
- To pour, as steel, from a melting pot; to fill, as a mould, with molten metal.
Verb
- To think fit.
Adjective
- Abundantly filled with especially living things.
- Referring to large quantities of rain.
Synonyms of Teeming
Teeming synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Teeming
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Teeming in a Sentence
Fish teem in this pond.
Word Forms & Grammar
teeming
teeming (comparative more teeming, superlative most teeming)
Words That Rhyme With Teeming
Pronouncing Teeming
The standard pronunciation of teeming is //ˈtiːmɪŋ//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Teeming
Is teeming a verb or an adjective?
Teeming is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for teeming?
You can replace teeming with words such as abundant and swarming. See the full list of teeming synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of teeming?
The comparative form is more teeming and the superlative form is most teeming.