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swell

 

[ swษ›l ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

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

expand, grow, increase

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.
Context #2 | Noun

music

A gradual increase and decrease in the volume or intensity of sound, especially in music.

Synonyms

build up, crescendo, peak

Examples of usage

  • The swell of the orchestra created a dramatic effect in the performance.
  • The music swelled to a crescendo before fading away.

Translations

Translations of the word "swell" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inchar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‚เคœเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schwellen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bengkak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะฑั€ัะบะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ puchnฤ…ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่…ซใ‚Œใ‚‹ (ใฏใ‚Œใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gonfler

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hinchar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸiลŸmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ“๋‹ค (butda)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูˆุฑู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ opuchnout

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ opuchnรบลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‚ฟ่ƒ€ (zhว’ngzhร ng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ otekati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bรณla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั–ัั–ะฝัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒกแƒ˜แƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸiลŸmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hinchar

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,327 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.