swell vs rise

swell and rise both are nouns.

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

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

Other hypernyms of swell include come up, rise up, surface.

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

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

swell (noun)	rise (noun)
a crescendo followed by a decrescendo	the act of changing location in an upward direction
the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea	increase in price or value
a rounded elevation (especially one on an ocean floor)	the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance	the amount a salary is increased
	an increase in cost
	a growth in strength or number or importance
	a wave that lifts the surface of the water or ground
	a movement upward; rise above the ground
	(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
	an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

swell (adjective)	rise (adjective)
excellent

swell (verb)	rise (verb)
expand abnormally	return from the dead
cause to become swollen	get up and out of bed
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity	increase in value or to a higher point
come up, as of a liquid	become more extreme
become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger	go up or advance
come up (as of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral things)	rise in rank or status
	exert oneself to meet a challenge
	become heartened or elated
	move upward
	increase in volume
	come to the surface
	rise to one's feet
	move to a better position in life or to a better job
	come up, of celestial bodies
	take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
	rise up
	come into existence; take on form or shape