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Swelled Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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swelled

swelled

🇺🇸 /ˈswɛɫd/ · 🇬🇧 /swˈɛld/

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

physical change

Swelled is the past tense of swell, which refers to the increase in size, volume, or capacity of something, often as a result of the accumulation of fluid or gas. This term can be used to describe various situations, such as parts of the body becoming larger due to injury or inflammation.

Synonyms

bloated, enlarged, expanded.

Examples of usage

  • Her ankle swelled after she twisted it.
  • The river swelled after the heavy rains.
  • His pride swelled when he received the award.

Translations

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Quick facts about “swelled”

Swelled is a 1-syllable verb. It is pronounced /ˈswɛɫd/ in American English and /swˈɛld/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 1 meaning, 3 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #13,210 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'swelled'

The word 'swell' comes from Old English 'swiellan,' which means to swell, grow, or bloom. Its roots can be traced back to Proto-Germanic '*swelwōną', which indicates a sense of inflating or expanding. Over time, the term has evolved in usage and form, appearing in numerous Middle English forms such as 'swellen' and 'swelle'. The word has maintained a consistent theme of growth and expansion throughout its etymological history. In modern usage, 'swell' can function both as a verb and a noun, implying a variety of contexts from physical swelling to emotional growth, indicating how language evolves to encompass broad meanings across different facets of life.

Rhymes

Swelled rhymes with handheld, held, compelled, withheld, upheld, expelled, yelled and weld.

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Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,210, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.