swell vs uprise

uprise vs swell

swell is a noun but uprise is not a noun.

swell is an adjective but uprise is not an adjective.

swell and uprise both are verbs.

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

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

swell: come up (as of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral things)
uprise: come into existence; take on form or shape

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

swell (noun)	uprise (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)	uprise (adjective)
excellent

swell (verb)	uprise (verb)
expand abnormally	get up and out of bed
cause to become swollen	return from the dead
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity	move upward
come up, as of a liquid	come up, of celestial bodies
become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger	rise to one's feet
come up (as of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral things)	rise up as in fear
	ascend as a sound
	come into existence; take on form or shape

Difference between swell and uprise

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