swell vs expand

expand vs swell

swell is a noun but expand is not a noun.

swell is an adjective but expand is not an adjective.

swell and expand both are verbs.

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

As verbs, expand is a hypernym of swell; that is, expand is a word with a broader meaning than swell:

swell: expand abnormally
expand: become larger in size or volume or quantity

swell (noun)	expand (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)	expand (adjective)
excellent

swell (verb)	expand (verb)
expand abnormally	grow vigorously
cause to become swollen	exaggerate or make bigger
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity	become larger in size or volume or quantity
come up, as of a liquid	expand the influence of
become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger	make bigger or wider in size, volume, or quantity
come up (as of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral things)	add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
	extend in one or more directions

Difference between swell and expand

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