You feel lighter because of the buoyant force exerted by the water, which partially supports your weight.
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You feel lighter because of the buoyant force exerted by the water, which partially supports your weight.
You feel lighter when swimming in a pool because the buoyant force exerted by the water counteracts your body weight, reducing the effective weight you feel and making you more buoyant.