heavy swell vs swell

swell vs heavy swell

heavy swell and swell both are nouns.

heavy swell is not an adjective while swell is an adjective.

heavy swell is not a verb while swell is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
heavy swell	Yes	No	No	No
swell	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As nouns, swell is a hypernym of heavy swell; that is, swell is a word with a broader meaning than heavy swell:

heavy swell: a broad and deep undulation of the ocean
swell: the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea

Other hypernyms of heavy swell include crestless wave.

heavy swell (noun)	swell (noun)
a broad and deep undulation of the ocean	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

heavy swell (adjective)	swell (adjective)
	excellent

heavy swell (verb)	swell (verb)
	expand abnormally
	cause to become swollen
	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)

Difference between heavy swell and swell

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