swell

verbnounB1 · Intermediate

To become bigger, usually from air or water.

Meanings of «swell»

1 · verb

to become bigger, usually from air or water

Her ankle began to swell after the fall.

2 · noun

a large slow-moving wave in the sea

The boat rocked gently on the ocean swell.

Similar: wave surge

Translation

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«swell» in 17 languages

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ID Indonesia

JA 日本語

KO 한국어

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The difference between similar words

to become bigger in size

growthe usual word, for living things and placesChildren grow very fast.

expandtake up more space or spread widerMetal expands when it gets hot.

swellget rounder and bigger, often from water or injuryHis ankle began to swell after the fall.

Word family

swell B1 · verbswelling B2 · nounswollen B1 · adjective

Verb forms

Base form (V1)swell

Past simple (V2)swelled

Past participle (V3)swollen / swelled

Base form (V1)
Your foot may swell if you walk too much.

Past simple (V2)
His hand swelled after the bee sting.

Past participle (V3)
Her feet have swollen after the long flight.

Verbs that change the same way

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