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swell vs swell up

swell up vs swell

swell is a noun but swell up is not a noun.

swell is an adjective but swell up is not an adjective.

swell and swell up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
swell Yes Yes Yes No
swell up No No Yes No
As verbs, swell and swell up are synonyms defined as:
  • swell and swell up: expand abnormally
Other synonyms of swell include intumesce, tumefy, tumesce.
swell (noun) swell up (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) swell up (adjective)
excellent
swell (verb) swell up (verb)
expand abnormally 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 swell up

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