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bulk vs swell

swell vs bulk

bulk and swell both are nouns.

bulk is not an adjective while swell is an adjective.

bulk and swell both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bulk Yes No Yes No
swell Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, swell is a hypernym of bulk; that is, swell is a word with a broader meaning than bulk:
  • bulk: cause to bulge or swell outwards
  • swell: cause to become swollen
bulk (noun) swell (noun)
the property of something that is great in magnitude a crescendo followed by a decrescendo
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea
the property possessed by a large mass a rounded elevation (especially one on an ocean floor)
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
bulk (adjective) swell (adjective)
excellent
bulk (verb) swell (verb)
cause to bulge or swell outwards expand abnormally
stick out or up cause to become swollen
to gain size and weight by means of exercise and diet increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
come up, as of a liquid
become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger
come up (as of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral things)
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