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well up vs swell

swell vs well up

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

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

well up and swell both are verbs.

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

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