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swell meaning and definition

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SWELL noun

Definition of swell (noun)

  1. the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea
  2. a rounded elevation (especially one on an ocean floor)
  3. a crescendo followed by a decrescendo
  4. a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

SWELL verb

Definition of swell (verb)

  1. increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
    • "The music swelled to a crescendo"
  2. become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger
    • "The mother was swelling with importance when she spoke of her son"
    • synonyms: puff up
  3. expand abnormally
  4. come up (as of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral things)
    • "Strong emotions welled up"; "Smoke swelled from it"
    • synonyms: well up
  5. come up, as of a liquid
    • "Tears well in her eyes"; "the currents well up"
    • synonyms: well
  6. cause to become swollen
    • "The water swells the wood"

SWELL adjective

Definition of swell (adjective)

  1. very good
Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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