swell vs heavy swell

heavy swell vs swell

swell and heavy swell both are nouns.

swell is an adjective but heavy swell is not an adjective.

swell is a verb but heavy swell is not a verb.

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

As nouns, heavy swell is a hyponym of swell; that is, heavy swell is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than swell:

swell: the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea
heavy swell: a broad and deep undulation of the ocean

Other hyponyms of swell include ground swell.

swell (noun)	heavy swell (noun)
a crescendo followed by a decrescendo	a broad and deep undulation of the ocean
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)	heavy swell (adjective)
excellent

swell (verb)	heavy swell (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 heavy swell

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