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swell vs well up

well up vs swell

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

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

swell and well up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
swell Yes Yes Yes No
well up No No Yes No
As verbs, swell and well up are synonyms defined as:
  • swell and well up: come up (as of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral things)
swell (noun) well 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) well up (adjective)
excellent
swell (verb) well up (verb)
expand abnormally come up (as of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral things)
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 well up

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