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swell vs bulk

bulk vs swell

swell and bulk both are nouns.

swell is an adjective but bulk is not an adjective.

swell and bulk both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
swell Yes Yes Yes No
bulk Yes No Yes No
As verbs, bulk is a hyponym of swell; that is, bulk is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than swell:
  • swell: cause to become swollen
  • bulk: cause to bulge or swell outwards
Other hyponyms of swell include bulge, tumefy, bloat.
swell (noun) bulk (noun)
a crescendo followed by a decrescendo the property of something that is great in magnitude
the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
a rounded elevation (especially one on an ocean floor) the property possessed by a large mass
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
swell (adjective) bulk (adjective)
excellent
swell (verb) bulk (verb)
expand abnormally cause to bulge or swell outwards
cause to become swollen stick out or up
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity to gain size and weight by means of exercise and diet
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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