swell vs surface

surface vs swell

swell and surface both are nouns.

swell and surface both are adjectives.

swell and surface both are verbs.

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

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

swell: come up, as of a liquid
surface: come to the surface

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

swell (noun)	surface (noun)
a crescendo followed by a decrescendo	the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea	a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight
a rounded elevation (especially one on an ocean floor)	a superficial aspect as opposed to the real nature of something
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance	information that has become public
	the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object
	the outermost level of the land or sea

swell (adjective)	surface (adjective)
excellent	on the surface

swell (verb)	surface (verb)
expand abnormally	appear or become visible; make a showing
cause to become swollen	put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity	come to the surface
come up, as of a liquid
become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger
come up (as of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral things)

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