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swelling

UK
/ˈswɛlɪŋ/
US
/ˈswɛlɪŋ/
swelling up

Translations

swellingnoun
swellings
pl
UK
/ˈswɛlɪŋ/
US
/ˈswɛlɪŋ/
The doctor examined the swelling on her ankle to determine the cause.
Le médecin a examiné le gonflement de sa cheville pour en déterminer la cause.
Additional translations
enflureSurtout pour un gonflement visible du corps; registre courant.
bossePour un renflement ou une protubérance sur une surface.
Synonyms
bulge
protrusion
enlargement
inflation
expansion
growth
tumefaction
swellinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈswel.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈswɛl.ɪŋ/
More precise classification: adjective use of the present participle (e.g., "swelling tide").
gonflantPour un accroissement de volume ou de taille; surtout pour des liquides, des marées ou des phénomènes physiques.
The swelling tide threatened to overflow the riverbanks.
La marée gonflante menaçait de déborder des berges.
Additional translations
croissantPour une intensité ou une ampleur qui augmente.
Synonyms
rising
increasing
growing
enlarging
expanding
mounting
surging
bulging
distending
engorged
inflating
puffed up
protuberant
swell (present participle sense: swelling)
swellverb

swelling

Gerund

swelled
Past Simple
swelled
Past Participle
swelling
Gerund
UK
/swɛl/
US
/swɛl/
The balloon began to swell as more air was pumped into it.
Le ballon a commencé à gonfler à mesure qu'on y pompait davantage d'air.
enflerSens médical ou physique
Her ankle started to swell after she twisted it during the game.
Sa cheville a commencé à enfler après qu'elle se l'est tordue pendant le match.
augmenterSens figuré
The crowd's cheers swelled as the team scored the winning goal.
Les acclamations de la foule ont augmenté lorsque l'équipe a marqué le but victorieux.
se souleverMouvement de la mer ou des vagues
The ocean swelled as the storm approached the coast.
L'océan s'est soulevé à l'approche de la tempête vers la côte.
Additional translations
s'enorgueillirSens figuré
Synonyms
expand
inflate
enlarge
increase
rise
grow
amplify
augment
Antonyms
shrink
deflate
diminish

Definitions

swellingnoun
An abnormal enlargement of a part of the body, typically as a result of an accumulation of fluid.
The doctor examined the swelling on her ankle to determine the cause.
A protuberance or bulge on a surface.
The swelling on the wall indicated a possible water leak behind it.
The action or process of becoming larger, typically as something fills with fluid, air, or another substance.
The sudden swelling of the river made the bridge unsafe to cross.
swellinggerund / present participle
Increasing in size or volume, often due to internal pressure or accumulation of fluid.
The swelling tide threatened to overflow the riverbanks.
Growing in intensity or magnitude.
The swelling excitement in the crowd was palpable as the concert began.
swellverb
To increase in size or volume as a result of internal pressure.
The balloon began to swell as more air was pumped into it.
To become larger or rounder in size, typically as a result of an accumulation of fluid.
Her ankle started to swell after she twisted it during the game.
To increase in intensity, degree, or amount.
The crowd's cheers swelled as the team scored the winning goal.
To rise or expand in a wave-like motion.
The ocean swelled as the storm approached the coast.
To become filled with pride or satisfaction.
He swelled with pride when he received the award for his hard work.
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