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Meaning of the word swollen in English

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swollen

US /ˈswoʊ.lən/
UK /ˈswəʊ.lən/
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Adjective

1.

larger than normal, especially as a result of injury or illness

Example:
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Her ankle was badly swollen after the fall.
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His eyes were red and swollen from crying.
Synonym:
inflamed distended bloated puffy engorged
2.

increased in size, amount, or degree

Example:
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The river was swollen after days of heavy rain.
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The company's profits have swollen considerably this quarter.
Synonym:
enlarged expanded increased augmented magnified

Past Participle

past participle of swell

Example:
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The balloon had swollen to its maximum size.
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His face was swollen from the bee sting.
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