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1. swell

verb. ['ˈswɛl'] increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity.

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  • swell (English)
  • swellen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • swellan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

2. swell

verb. ['ˈswɛl'] expand abnormally.

Etymology

  • swell (English)
  • swellen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • swellan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

3. swell

noun. ['ˈswɛl'] the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea.

Etymology

  • swell (English)
  • swellen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • swellan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

4. swell

verb. ['ˈswɛl'] become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger.

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  • swell (English)
  • swellen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • swellan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

5. swell

noun. ['ˈswɛl'] a rounded elevation (especially one on an ocean floor).

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  • swell (English)
  • swellen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • swellan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

6. swell

verb. ['ˈswɛl'] come up, as of a liquid.

Etymology

  • swell (English)
  • swellen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • swellan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

7. swell

noun. ['ˈswɛl'] a crescendo followed by a decrescendo.

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  • swell (English)
  • swellen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • swellan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

8. swell

adjective. ['ˈswɛl'] very good.

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  • swell (English)
  • swellen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • swellan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

9. up

adverb. ['ˈʌp'] spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position.

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  • up (English)
  • upp (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

10. up

adjective. ['ˈʌp'] being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level.

Etymology

  • up (English)
  • upp (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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