teem (Meaning)

Wordnet

teem (v)

be teeming, be abuzz

move in large numbers

Webster

teem (v. t.)

To pour; -- commonly followed by out; as, to teem out ale.

To pour, as steel, from a melting pot; to fill, as a mold, with molten metal.

To produce; to bring forth.

Webster

teem (a.)

To think fit.

Webster

teem (v. i.)

To bring forth young, as an animal; to produce fruit, as a plant; to bear; to be pregnant; to conceive; to multiply.

To be full, or ready to bring forth; to be stocked to overflowing; to be prolific; to abound.

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teem Sentence Examples

  1. The bustling city teemed with life, its streets a vibrant tapestry of faces and cultures.
  2. The forest teemed with wildlife, from ethereal hummingbirds to majestic lions.
  3. The aquarium teemed with exotic species, their vibrant scales shimmering in the light.
  4. The concert hall teemed with anticipation as the orchestra prepared to take the stage.
  5. The bookstore teemed with eager readers, their faces lost in the pages of countless worlds.
  6. The research lab teemed with scientists, their minds focused on unraveling the mysteries of nature.
  7. The party teemed with laughter and music, a symphony of joy and celebration.
  8. The school cafeteria teemed with students, their voices creating a lively cacophony.
  9. The beach teemed with sunbathing bodies and the sound of crashing waves.
  10. The river teemed with glistening fish, their silver scales reflecting the morning sun.

FAQs About the word teem

be teeming, be abuzz, move in large numbersTo pour; -- commonly followed by out; as, to teem out ale., To pour, as steel, from a melting pot; to fill, as a mold

buzz, bulge, hum, abound,burst, bristle, swarm, overflow, crawl,brim

want,need, want, need, lack,lack,

The bustling city teemed with life, its streets a vibrant tapestry of faces and cultures.

The forest teemed with wildlife, from ethereal hummingbirds to majestic lions.

The aquarium teemed with exotic species, their vibrant scales shimmering in the light.

The concert hall teemed with anticipation as the orchestra prepared to take the stage.