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expand vs swell

swell vs expand

expand is not a noun while swell is a noun.

expand is not an adjective while swell is an adjective.

expand and swell both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
expand No No Yes No
swell Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, swell is a hyponym of expand; that is, swell is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than expand:
  • expand: become larger in size or volume or quantity
  • swell: expand abnormally
Other hyponyms of expand include balloon, billow, inflate, intumesce, swell up, tumefy, tumesce.
expand (noun) swell (noun)
a crescendo followed by a decrescendo
the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea
a rounded elevation (especially one on an ocean floor)
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
expand (adjective) swell (adjective)
excellent
expand (verb) swell (verb)
grow vigorously expand abnormally
exaggerate or make bigger cause to become swollen
become larger in size or volume or quantity increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
expand the influence of come up, as of a liquid
make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger
add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing come up (as of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral things)
extend in one or more directions
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