Meaning of the word swell in English
What does swell mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
swell
US /swel/
UK /swel/
Verb
to become larger and rounder than usual; to increase in size or amount
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His ankle started to swell after the fall.
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The crowd swelled to thousands by noon.
Noun
a slow, regular movement of the sea in long waves that do not break
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The boat rocked gently on the ocean swell.
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Surfers were waiting for a big swell to arrive.
Adjective
(old-fashioned) very good; excellent
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We had a swell time at the party.
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That's a swell idea!
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