swelled
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/swɛld/
(swell)
increase in size or intensity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'swell' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'swellan', where 'swel-' meant 'to grow or increase'.
Historical Evolution
'swellan' changed from Old English to the modern English word 'swell'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to grow or increase in size', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'swell'.
The river swelled after the heavy rain.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45