swell — to become larger and rounder than usual; to increase in size or amount
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to become larger and rounder than usual; to increase in size or amount
Pronunciation (IPA): /swel/
Korean meaning: 부풀다, 팽창하다, 증가하다
Korean pronunciation: **스웰**
Example Sentences
- My ego swells every time someone compliments my terrible cooking.
- The number of students skipping class tends to swell before holidays.
- His head swelled so much from the compliments that he couldn't fit through the door.
swell
VERB//swel//
to become larger and rounder than usual; to increase in size or amount
to become larger and rounder than usual; to increase in size or amount
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Origin
From Old English 'swellan' meaning 'to swell or expand,' derived from Proto-Germanic *swel-, likely related to heat or expansion. The word has been used since before the 12th century.
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“My ego swells every time someone compliments my terrible cooking.”
“The number of students skipping class tends to swell before holidays.”
“His head swelled so much from the compliments that he couldn't fit through the door.”
“The music swelled to a dramatic crescendo during the final scene.”
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