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swim in the sea vs swim at the sea

The correct phrase is 'swim in the sea.' When referring to swimming in the sea, 'in' is the appropriate preposition to use. 'Swim at the sea' isn't commonly used in English.
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swim in the sea

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to describe the action of swimming within the sea.

Examples:

  • I love to swim in the sea during the summer.
  • The children were excited to swim in the sea for the first time.
  • It's not safe to swim in the sea when there are strong currents.
  • She prefers to swim in the sea rather than in a pool.
  • The beach is perfect for swimming in the sea.
  • Feb 18, 2024 ... 33 votes, 32 comments. I've just been for a walk on the beach with my daughters and we were wondering if it's against the law to swim in the sea
  • Jun 27, 2023 ... I swim in the sea. Did you see any jellyfish? Sharks? Clams? Were there coral reefs? How salty was the water? Was there surf?
  • Jul 18, 2021 ... I swim in both pools and the sea. One thing I've noticed is that I am much more tired after a swim in the sea than in the pool, even though I ...
  • Jul 13, 2017 ... A swim in the sea or a swim in the pool. Which would you prefer?
  • Sep 4, 2018 ... Club Raro Resort - Adults Only, Avarua: "Can you swim in the sea off the beach at club..." | Check out 9 answers, plus 421 reviews and 541 ...
  • May 2, 2019 ... ... swim in the sea as the red flag is always up. Is the case for both parts as I like to go for a swim in the sea? Any help would be much ...
  • Feb 11, 2014 ... Is it safe to swim in the sea at Long Beach? ... My wife and I intend to visit Phu Quoc in November and will probably stay at a B&B, without a ...
  • Jun 28, 2024 ... 28K likes, 34 comments - kenzas on June 28, 2024: "Went for an afternoon swim in the sea ".
  • Feb 12, 2024 ... In fact the entire stretch of beach is covered in seaweed and you just can't swim in the sea. We arrived at 4pm yesterday and the sea was too ...
  • Sep 9, 2012 ... I can swim in the sea ; The Benolds · English · #1 ; OLN · French - France, ♀ · #2 ; The Benolds · English · #3 ; Oddmania · French · #4 ; Souxie · French - ...

Alternatives:

  • swim in the ocean
  • swim in the pool
  • swim in the lake
  • swim in the river
  • swim in the bay

swim at the sea

This phrase is not commonly used in English.

  • Jun 27, 2023 ... I swim at the sea. In the hotel pool? In the river which enters the sea right beyond the breakwater? In a large tidal pool? Where exactly?
  • Jun 4, 2009 ... Yellowfin tuna swim at the sea surface near Palmyra Atoll. By Western Ecological Research Center (WERC) June 4, 2009.
  • Oct 9, 2017 ... Hello, My son is 6 years old and we go to beach every summer and he swim at the sea/pool without any...
  • Aug 8, 2021 ... Can I safely wear it while taking a bath/swim at the sea? Thanks for your help!
  • Nov 1, 2022 ... 51 likes, 1 comments - nageeatery on November 1, 2022: ""Nage à la mer - Swim at the sea" Excited for this view? Come to see us tomorrow!
  • Aug 22, 2023 ... Lobe piercings: swim at the sea after 8 weeks it's safe? general question about piercing. Hi there. 8 weeks ago I got my lobes pierced for the ...
  • Jul 3, 2023 ... I would like to specify that I only take a bath and a light swim at the sea, no diving. Do you have experience with water and this model ...
  • It's definitely worth having a swim at the sea baths - I'm just not so sure it's worth going back. The place reeks of chlorine... which was the first big ...
  • May 2, 2022 ... I will swim at the sea. Is this grammatically correct? (I know "swim in the sea" is correct.) See a translation. Report copyright ...

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