Pronunciation

/swɛl/

Definitions

Noun

• Swell: (1) An increase in size or volume, often of water or wind: “The ocean swelled with each passing wave.” (2) A swelling or bulging part, especially on a person’s body: “He had a swelling on his ankle from the injury.”
• (Euphemism): (3) A pregnancy: “She’s expecting a baby, so her belly is swelled.”

Verb

• To swell: (1) To become larger or fuller, often as a result of increased fluid or pressure: “The river swelled after heavy rainfall.”
• (2) (Informal) To increase in quantity or intensity: “His popularity swelled during the campaign.”

Adjective

• Swollen: Having a larger size than normal due to increased fluid or inflammation: “Her swollen feet from standing all day.”

Adverb

• Swellingly: In a swelling or increasing manner: “She sang swellingly as the orchestra played.”

Phrases

• “A swelling feeling” describes a sensation of growing fullness.
• “Swell up” refers to a physical swelling or increase in size.
• “The swelling of knowledge” symbolizes intellectual growth.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The storm caused the lake to swell dramatically.”
• Verb: “After exercising, his muscles swelled with strength.”
• Adjective: “She wore a dress that hugged her swollen feet.”
• Adverb: “He spoke swellingly about his achievements.”

Synonyms

• Enlarge
• Expand
• Bulge -胀大 (zhàng dà) (Chinese)
• Swell up
• Rise
• Increase