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swelling

/ˈswɛlɪŋ/

swelling up

swellingnoun

swellings

/ˈswɛlɪŋ/

Translations

опухоль

The doctor examined the swelling on her arm.

Врач осмотрел опухоль на её руке.

припухлость

He noticed a swelling on his ankle after the fall.

Он заметил припухлость на своей лодыжке после падения.

вздутие

The swelling in the balloon was caused by too much air.

Вздутие в шарике было вызвано избытком воздуха.

Additional translations

разбухание

набухание

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

swellinggerund / present participle

/ˈswel.ɪŋ/

/ˈswɛl.ɪŋ/

More precise classification: adjective use of the present participle (e.g., "swelling tide").

Translations

опухший

The swelling ankle made it difficult for him to walk.

Опухшая лодыжка затрудняла ему ходьбу.

разбухший

The swelling river threatened to overflow its banks.

Разбухшая река угрожала выйти из берегов.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

puffed up

swell (present participle sense: swelling)

swellverb

swelling

Gerund

swelled

Past Simple

swelled

Past Participle

swelling

Gerund

/swɛl/

Translations

набухать

The sponge will swell when it absorbs water.

Губка будет набухать, когда впитает воду.

опухать

His ankle began to swell after the injury.

Его лодыжка начала опухать после травмы.

раздуваться

The balloon will swell as you blow air into it.

Шарик будет раздуваться, когда вы надуваете его воздухом.

увеличиваться

The crowd began to swell as more people arrived.

Толпа начала увеличиваться, когда прибыло больше людей.

Additional translations

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.

Synonyms

Antonyms

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.