"Swells" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Swells" Meaning

verb
1. to become larger or fuller, typically in a rising or curved shape:
• The water began to swell in the container.
• The hat will swell with pride after winning such an award.
2. to become more serious or angry, especially about someone or something:
• He swelled with rage when he heard the news.
3. to become larger than usual or expected because more people have joined or joined you:
• The hotel will swell with tourists during the summer.
4. to swell on something:
• Pity for the old woman began to swell within him.

"Swells" Examples

Synonyms

Antonyms

shrinks
decreases
reduces
collapses
sinks

Prepositions

ful of swells: The sea was full of swells this morning, making it ideal for surfing.
by the swells: The little boat was rocked by the swells of the rough sea.
in the swells: As the storm subsided, the swells of the ocean began to return to their normal level.
at the swells: I gazed out at the swells as I walked along the beach this morning.
on the swells: The surfer caught a big wave and rode the swells all the way to shore.

Verb conjugation

He/She/It swells, swelled, swelling.
I, You, We, They swell, swelled, swelling.
He/She/It swells, swelled, swelling.
I, You, We, They swell, swelled, swelling.