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swell
[swel]
verb (used without object)
to grow in bulk, as by the absorption of moisture or the processes of growth.
Antonyms: contractPathology., to increase abnormally in size, as by inflation, distention, accumulation of fluids, or the like.
Her ankles swelled from standing.
to rise in waves, as the sea.
to well up, as a spring or as tears.
to bulge out, as a sail or the middle of a cask.
Synonyms: protrudeto grow in amount, degree, force, etc.
to increase gradually in volume or intensity, as sound.
The music swelled.
to arise and grow within one, as a feeling or emotion.
to become puffed up with pride.
verb (used with object)
to cause to grow in bulk.
to cause to increase gradually in loudness.
to swell a musical tone.
to cause (a thing) to bulge out or be protuberant.
to increase in amount, degree, force, etc.
to affect with a strong, expansive emotion.
to puff up with pride.
noun
the act of swelling or the condition of being swollen.
inflation or distention.
Synonyms: swellinga protuberant part.
Synonyms: bulgea wave, especially when long and unbroken, or a series of such waves.
Synonyms: billowa gradually rising elevation of the land.
an increase in amount, degree, force, etc.
a gradual increase in loudness of sound.
Music.
a gradual increase (crescendo) followed by a gradual decrease (diminuendo) in loudness or force of musical sound.
the sign (< >) for indicating this.
a device, as in an organ, by which the loudness of tones may be varied.
a swelling of emotion within one.
Slang.
a fashionably dressed person; dandy.
a socially prominent person.
swell
/ swɛl /
verb
to grow or cause to grow in size, esp as a result of internal pressure Compare contract contract
to expand or cause to expand at a particular point or above the surrounding level; protrude
to grow or cause to grow in size, amount, intensity, or degree
the party is swelling with new recruits
to puff or be puffed up with pride or another emotion
(intr) (of seas or lakes) to rise in waves
(intr) to well up or overflow
(tr) to make (a musical phrase) increase gradually in volume and then diminish
noun
the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea
a succession of waves or a single large wave
a swelling or being swollen; expansion
an increase in quantity or degree; inflation
a bulge; protuberance
a gentle hill
informal, a person very fashionably dressed
informal, a man of high social or political standing
music a crescendo followed by an immediate diminuendo
Also called: swell organ. music
adjective
informal, stylish or grand
slang, excellent; first-class
Other Word Forms
- reswell verb
- underswell noun
- unswelled adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of swell1
Word History and Origins
Origin of swell1
Example Sentences
Central Danang province was also forecast to experience more flooding in the next two days, with Danang city's rivers swollen to alarming levels, the environment ministry said.
As a result, the central bank’s balance sheet swelled to close to $9 trillion.
Mpox can also cause a fever, headaches, muscle aches, back pain, tiredness and swollen lymph nodes.
The away attendance is 185, higher than usual, partly swelled by those enticed by the novelty of the journey and the presence of a few neutral groundhoppers wanting to be part of history.
The hedge-fund industry saw its assets under management swell to a record $4.98 trillion during the third quarter, with funds taking in their biggest quarterly haul since before the financial crisis.
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