swell vs grow

swell is a noun but grow is not a noun.

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

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

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

Other hypernyms of swell include arise, develop, originate, rise, spring up, uprise.

swell (noun)	grow (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)	grow (adjective)
excellent

swell (verb)	grow (verb)
expand abnormally	come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)
cause to become swollen	become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity	cause to grow or develop
come up, as of a liquid	increase in size by natural process
become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger	pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
come up (as of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral things)	develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation
	grow emotionally or mature
	become attached by or as if by the process of growth
	cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques
	come into existence; take on form or shape