Swell ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Swell ( verb )

1. To increase in size or volume, as from internal pressure.
2. To become filled with pride or self-importance.
3. To become more intense, lively, or pronounced.
4. To become louder or more pronounced.

Origin:

From middle english swellen, from old english swellan ("to swell, increase, grow"), from proto-germanic *swellaną ("to swell"), from proto-indo-european *swel- ("to swell").

Examples:

1. The dough began to swell in the oven.
2. His ego swelled after receiving the award.
3. The music swelled to a crescendo.
4. The waves were swelling as the storm approached.
5. The crowd's cheers swelled as the team scored.

(As a noun)

Swell ( noun )

1. To increase in size or volume, as from internal pressure.
2. To become filled with pride or self-importance.
3. To become more intense, lively, or pronounced.
4. To become louder or more pronounced.

Origin:

From middle english swellen, from old english swellan ("to swell, increase, grow"), from proto-germanic *swellaną ("to swell"), from proto-indo-european *swel- ("to swell").

Examples:

1. The dough began to swell in the oven.
2. His ego swelled after receiving the award.
3. The music swelled to a crescendo.
4. The waves were swelling as the storm approached.
5. The crowd's cheers swelled as the team scored.