swells
word · lemma: swell
Definition
Means to become larger or rounder, especially due to fluid or air going inside; also refers to ocean waves rising higher.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in medical or emotional contexts ("leg swells", "anger swells"). As a noun, "swell" refers to a rise in waves. Be careful not to confuse with the slang use of "swell" (meaning 'great'), which is unrelated.
Spanish: se hincha - aumenta - crece (ola)Portuguese (BR): incha - aumenta - cresce (onda)Portuguese (PT): incha - aumenta - cresce (onda)Chinese (Simplified): 肿胀 - 增大 - 涨潮 (波浪)Chinese (Traditional): 腫脹 - 增大 - 漲潮 (波浪)Hindi: सूजता है - बढ़ता है - लहर (समुद्र की)Arabic: يتورم - يزداد - موجة (البحر)Bengali: ফুলে ওঠে - স্ফীত হয়Russian: распухает - увеличиваетсяJapanese: 膨らむ - ふくれるVietnamese: sưng lên - phồng lênKorean: 붓다 - 부풀다Turkish: şişer - kabarırUrdu: سوج جاتا ہے -膨 جاتا ہےIndonesian: membengkak - membesar
Example Sentences
My ankle swells when I walk too much.
basic
The ocean swells before a storm.
basic
His chest swells with pride.
basic
The river swells every spring after the snow melts.
natural
After eating peanuts, her face swells badly due to her allergy.
natural
Crowds swells as the concert gets closer to starting.
natural