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swell vs arise

arise vs swell

swell is a noun but arise is not a noun.

swell is an adjective but arise is not an adjective.

swell and arise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
swell Yes Yes Yes No
arise No No Yes No
As verbs, arise is a hypernym of swell; that is, arise is a word with a broader meaning than swell:
  • swell: come up (as of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral things)
  • arise: come into existence; take on form or shape
Other hypernyms of swell include develop, grow, originate, rise, spring up, uprise.
swell (noun) arise (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
swell (adjective) arise (adjective)
excellent
swell (verb) arise (verb)
expand abnormally get up and out of bed
cause to become swollen result or issue
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity rise to one's feet
come up, as of a liquid move upward
become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
come up (as of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral things) come into existence; take on form or shape
originate or come into being
Difference between swell and arise

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