English Synonym Finder

swell

Definitions

To become larger or rounder in size, typically as a result of an accumulation of fluid or pressure.

A slow, regular movement of the sea in rolling waves that do not break.

Excellent, fashionable, or very good.

Examples

The ocean waves began to swell as the storm approached the coastline.

It is common for an injured ankle to swell after a long day of walking.

Synonyms

expand bulge enlarge distend inflate swell up bloat

Antonyms

shrink contract deflate diminish shrivel compress wither