swell

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Swell Definition & Meaning

1. To increase in size or volume, often due to pressure or accumulation.

Example: The balloon began to swell as more air was pumped into it.

2. To become larger or more impressive in a positive way.

Example: The crowd's cheers swelled as the band took the stage.

3. To feel a sense of pride or satisfaction.

Example: I swelled with pride when i received my diploma.

4. To rise or surge, especially in a body of water.

Example: The waves began to swell as the storm approached.

5. To become inflamed or painful, often due to injury or infection.

Example: My ankle began to swell after i twisted it during the game.

Examples of the word swell used in sentences.

  • My ankle swelled up after I fell down the stairs.
  • The ocean was calm in the morning, but the waves began to swell in the afternoon.
  • The bakery sells delicious bread that swells in the oven when it's baking.
  • Alana's heart swelled with joy when she saw her family waiting for her at the airport.
  • The pride that John felt swelled when he hit his first home run.
  • After the rainstorm, the river began to swell and overflow its banks.
  • My pride swelled as I received praise from my boss for a job well done.
  • I had to take off my wedding ring because my fingers began to swell in the heat.
  • The crowd started to swell as more people joined in the protest.
  • The ocean swell was so strong, it made it difficult to swim.
  • The applause from the audience made my heart swell with pride.
  • The cost of living in the city has continued to swell over the years.
  • The number of guests at the party began to swell as more people arrived.
  • I had to take a break from running because my ankle started to swell up.
  • The ocean swell was so strong that I couldn't keep my balance on the surfboard.
  • The company's profits are predicted to swell over the next quarter.
  • His foot was so swollen, he had to wear a larger shoe.
  • The team spirit swelled as they scored the winning goal.
  • The music swelled as the choir sang the final chorus.
  • The waves began to swell as the storm approached the coast.
  • I love to watch the swell of people rushing through the city, going about their day.
  • After the hurricane, the swell of the ocean was so high, that it washed away parts of the beach.
  • She felt a swell of pride as she watched her daughter give a confident speech in front of the whole school.
  • The swelling in my ankle has gone down since I started icing it regularly.
  • The musician's heart swelled with joy when the audience started singing along with his song.
  • The pride I feel for my son's accomplishments continues to swell with each passing day.
  • The crowd at the concert began to swell as more people arrived.
  • Despite the difficult circumstances, her heart was filled with gratitude and it began to swell with appreciation.
  • The swelling in her ankle made it difficult for her to walk.
  • The waves began to swell, signaling a storm was approaching.
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