swell vs swelling

swelling vs swell

swell and swelling both are nouns.

swell is an adjective but swelling is not an adjective.

swell is a verb but swelling is not a verb.

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

swell (noun)	swelling (noun)
a crescendo followed by a decrescendo	the increase in volume of certain substances when they are heated (often accompanied by release of water)
the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea	something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
a rounded elevation (especially one on an ocean floor)	an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

swell (adjective)	swelling (adjective)
excellent

swell (verb)	swelling (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 swelling

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