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swollen

/ˈswəʊlən/

/ˈswoʊlən/

swollenpast participle

/ˈswəʊlən/

/ˈswoʊlən/

Past participle form of the verb "swell"; used in perfect and passive constructions.

Translations

gonfléForme du participe passé du verbe « swell »; s’emploie dans les temps composés et la voix passive.

The river has swollen significantly after the storm.

La rivière a gonflé de façon significative après la tempête.

Definitions

Past participle of the verb "swell," used to form perfect and passive verb phrases.

The river has swollen significantly after the storm.

Synonyms

puffed up

swollenadjective

more swollen

Comp.

most swollen

Super.

/ˈswəʊ.lən/

/ˈswoʊ.lən/

Translations

enflé

Her ankle was swollen after she twisted it during the hike.

Sa cheville était enflée après qu’elle s’est foulé la cheville pendant la randonnée.

Additional translations

gonfléS’emploie aussi au sens figuré pour une importance ou une valeur exagérée.

boursoufléS’emploie pour une apparence gonflée ou bouffie, notamment pour des masses ou des nuages.

Definitions

Enlarged or expanded beyond normal size, typically due to fluid accumulation or inflammation.

Her ankle was swollen after she twisted it during the hike.

Exaggerated or inflated in size, importance, or value.

The politician's swollen ego made it difficult for him to accept criticism.

Puffed up or bloated in appearance.

The swollen clouds signaled an approaching storm.

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Antonyms

swellverb

swollen

Past Participle

swelled

Past Simple

swelled

Past Participle

swelling

ing-form

/swɛl/

Translations

gonfler

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

Definitions

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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swellnoun

Definitions

A gradual increase in size, volume, or intensity.

The swell of the crowd's cheers could be heard from miles away.

A long, often massive wave or series of waves in the ocean, typically caused by distant weather systems.

Surfers eagerly awaited the arrival of the swell to catch some big waves.

A rounded elevation or protuberance on a surface.

The swell on his arm was a result of the bee sting.

A fashionable or stylish person.

He was considered quite the swell in his tailored suit and polished shoes.

swelladjective

Definitions

Excellent or very good.

The party was really swell, and everyone had a great time.

Stylish or fashionable.

He wore a swell suit to the gala, turning heads as he entered the room.

swellinterjection

Definitions

Used to express approval, enthusiasm, or satisfaction.

"We're getting the day off tomorrow." — "Swell!"

swelladverb

Definitions

Excellently; very well.

Everything is going swell now that the project is on schedule.