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swell up

/swɛl ʌp/

Translations

swell upverb

swelled up

Past Simple

swelled up

Past Participle

swelling up

Gerund

/swɛl ʌp/

The river can swell up quickly after heavy rain.

Река может быстро раздуваться после сильного дождя.

The balloon began to swell up as we filled it with air.

Шарик начал вздуваться, когда мы наполнили его воздухом.

His ankle started to swell up after he twisted it.

Его лодыжка начала опухать после того, как он её подвернул.

Additional translations

Synonyms

swell upverb

To increase in size or volume, typically as a result of internal pressure or the accumulation of fluid.

After the bee sting, her arm began to swell up.

To become larger or rounder in size, often due to an emotional response or physical reaction.

His chest swelled up with pride when he received the award.