swell
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/swel/
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/swel/
verb
R
to get bigger or rounder
Bacteria can make gums swell and bleed.
R
to curve out or make something curve out
His belly began to swell over his belt.
R
to grow in number or size
The crowd started to swell with more people.
R
to become louder
The sound began to swell in the room.
R
to feel a strong emotion
Her heart started to swell with joy.
noun
R
the rise and fall of the sea without waves breaking
The boat rocked in the heavy swell.
R
a curved shape, especially on the body
She noticed the gentle swell of her belly.
R
an increase in size, number, or strength
There was a swell of support for the idea.
R
a slow, steady rise in volume
The music had a gradual swell.
R
an important or stylish person
He thought he was a real swell.
adjective
R
very good or enjoyable
We had a swell time at the party.
translation
to get bigger or rounder; to curve out or make something curve out; to grow in number or size; to become louder; to feel a strong emotion
the rise and fall of the sea without waves breaking; a curved shape, especially on the body; an increase in size, number, or strength; a slow, steady rise in volume; an important or stylish person
very good or enjoyable
Word Forms
Past
swelled
Perfect
swollen
3rd Present
swells
Progressive
swelling
Plural
swells