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swell vs bulge

bulge vs swell

swell and bulge both are nouns.

swell is an adjective but bulge is not an adjective.

swell and bulge both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
swell Yes Yes Yes No
bulge Yes No Yes No
As verbs, bulge is a hyponym of swell; that is, bulge is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than swell:
  • swell: cause to become swollen
  • bulge: cause to bulge or swell outwards
Other hyponyms of swell include bulk, tumefy, bloat.
swell (noun) bulge (noun)
a crescendo followed by a decrescendo something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
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) bulge (adjective)
excellent
swell (verb) bulge (verb)
expand abnormally swell or protrude outwards
cause to become swollen cause to bulge or swell outwards
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity bulge outward
come up, as of a liquid bulge out; form a bulge outward, or be so full as to appear to bulge
become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger
come up (as of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral things)
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