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swell vs act

act vs swell

swell and act both are nouns.

swell is an adjective but act is not an adjective.

swell and act both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
swell Yes Yes Yes No
act Yes No Yes No
As verbs, act is a hypernym of swell; that is, act is a word with a broader meaning than swell:
  • swell: become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger
  • act: behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
Other hypernyms of swell include acquit, bear, behave, carry, comport, conduct, deport, do.
swell (noun) act (noun)
a crescendo followed by a decrescendo something that people do or cause to happen
the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
a rounded elevation (especially one on an ocean floor) a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance a short performance that is part of a longer program
a manifestation of insincerity
swell (adjective) act (adjective)
excellent
swell (verb) act (verb)
expand abnormally behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
cause to become swollen pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity discharge one's duties
come up, as of a liquid play a role or part
become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger perform on a stage or theater
come up (as of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral things) behave unnaturally or affectedly
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
be suitable for theatrical performance
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