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old vs swell

swell vs old

old and swell both are nouns.

old and swell both are adjectives.

old is not a verb while swell is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
old Yes Yes No No
swell Yes Yes Yes No
As adjectives, old and swell are synonyms defined as:
  • old and swell: excellent
Other synonyms of old include bang-up, bully, corking, cracking, dandy, great, groovy, keen, neat, nifty, not bad, peachy, slap-up, smashing.
old (noun) swell (noun)
past times 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
old (adjective) swell (adjective)
of long duration; not new excellent
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
skilled through long experience
(used for emphasis) very familiar
excellent
just preceding something else in time or order
belonging to some prior time
old (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)
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