swell
Definition
- n. the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea
- n. a rounded elevation (especially one on an ocean floor)
- n. a crescendo followed by a decrescendo
- v. increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
Word forms
- Past participle
- swollen
- Present participle
- swelling
- Past tense
- swelled
- Third person singular
- swells
Example sentences
n.
The swell of the ocean frightened the small boat.
a.
She had a swell time at the party last night.
vi.
His confidence began to swell after he received praise.
vt.
The coach's words swelled the team’s spirits before the game.