Swarmed
Definition: The past tense and past participle of the verb "swarm." To swarm means to move somewhere in large numbers, often in a chaotic or uncontrolled manner. It can refer to both animate and inanimate subjects. More generally, "swarmed" indicates a place or object was inundated, crowded, or overcome by a large group.
Common Usages:
- Insects: Describing the movement of insects, such as bees or locusts, moving together as a collective. For example, "The hive swarmed after the queen left."
- People: Describing a large group of people moving together, often with a sense of urgency or excitement. For example, "Fans swarmed the stage after the concert."
- Abstract Subjects: Figuratively, used to describe the sudden appearance of numerous thoughts, feelings, or problems. For example, "Questions swarmed her mind."
- Overwhelmed: Implying that something was overwhelmed by a large number of things, for example, "The internet server was swarmed with requests."
Connotations:
The word "swarmed" often carries connotations of:
- Abundance: Suggesting a large quantity or number.
- Movement: Implying a dynamic and often rapid movement.
- Potential Chaos: Hinting at a lack of order or control due to the sheer number of entities involved.
- Intensity: Suggesting a situation is very intense or concentrated.
Synonyms:
- Crowded
- Inundated
- Teemed
- Thronged
- Overrun
- Congregated
Antonyms:
(Depending on the context):
- Deserted
- Emptied
- Abandoned
- Isolated
Related Terms:
- Swarm (noun, verb)
- Swarming (present participle)