swell vs colloquialism

colloquialism vs swell

swell and colloquialism both are nouns.

swell is an adjective but colloquialism is not an adjective.

swell is a verb but colloquialism is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
swell	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
colloquialism	Yes	No	No	No

swell (noun)	colloquialism (noun)
a crescendo followed by a decrescendo	a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech
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)	colloquialism (adjective)
excellent

swell (verb)	colloquialism (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)

Difference between swell and colloquialism

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