swell

UK
/swɛl/
US
/swɛl/

Translations

swellnoun
swells
pl
UK
/swɛl/
US
/swɛl/
The swell of the ocean made the boat rock.
Волнение океана заставило лодку качаться.
The doctor examined the swell on his arm.
Доктор осмотрел опухоль на его руке.
The surfers were excited about the big swell coming in.
Серферы были взволнованы из-за большой волны, которая приближалась.
swellverb
swelled
Past Simple
swelled
Past Participle
swelling
Gerund
UK
/swɛl/
US
/swɛl/
The sponge will swell when it absorbs water.
Губка будет набухать, когда впитает воду.
His ankle began to swell after the injury.
Его лодыжка начала опухать после травмы.
The balloon will swell as you blow air into it.
Шарик будет раздуваться, когда вы надуваете его воздухом.
The crowd began to swell as more people arrived.
Толпа начала увеличиваться, когда прибыло больше людей.
swelladjective
sweller
Comp.
swellest
Super.
UK
/swɛl/
US
/swɛl/
He had a swell time at the party.
Он отлично провел время на вечеринке.
She wore a swell dress to the event.
Она надела прекрасное платье на мероприятие.
The weather was swell for a picnic.
Погода была замечательной для пикника.

Definitions

swellnoun
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.
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.
swelladjective
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
Used to express approval, enthusiasm, or satisfaction.
"We're getting the day off tomorrow." — "Swell!"
swelladverb
Excellently; very well.
Everything is going swell now that the project is on schedule.