Swell: meaning, definitions and examples
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swell
[ swษl ]
ocean
To become larger and rounder, often because of an increase in pressure or volume. Swell can also refer to a gradual increase in size or intensity.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The waves began to swell as the storm approached.
- The balloon swelled up as more air was blown into it.
- The crowd began to swell as more people arrived at the event.
Translations
Translations of the word "swell" in other languages:
๐ต๐น inchar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช schwellen
๐ฎ๐ฉ bengkak
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะฑััะบะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ puchnฤ ฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ่ ซใใ (ใฏใใ)
๐ซ๐ท gonfler
๐ช๐ธ hinchar
๐น๐ท ลiลmek
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถ๋ค (butda)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ opuchnout
๐ธ๐ฐ opuchnรบลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ่ฟ่ (zhวngzhร ng)
๐ธ๐ฎ otekati
๐ฎ๐ธ bรณla
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัััะฝั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลiลmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ hinchar
Word origin
The word 'swell' originated from the Old English word 'swellan', which means 'to grow or become larger'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to describe the gradual increase in size, volume, or intensity of various things, from waves in the ocean to music in a symphony. Over time, 'swell' has become a versatile word with both literal and figurative meanings, adding depth and richness to the English vocabulary.
See also: swollen.