swell vs elevation

elevation vs swell

swell and elevation both are nouns.

swell is an adjective but elevation is not an adjective.

swell is a verb but elevation is not a verb.

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

As nouns, elevation is a hypernym of swell; that is, elevation is a word with a broader meaning than swell:

swell: a rounded elevation (especially one on an ocean floor)
elevation: a raised or elevated geological formation

Other hypernyms of swell include natural elevation.

swell (noun)	elevation (noun)
a crescendo followed by a decrescendo	the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something
the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea	drawing of an exterior of a structure
a rounded elevation (especially one on an ocean floor)	distance of something above a reference point (such as sea level)
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance	(ballet) the height of a dancer's leap or jump
	the event of something being raised upward
	a raised or elevated geological formation
	angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
	the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

swell (adjective)	elevation (adjective)
excellent

swell (verb)	elevation (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 elevation

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