"Swelter" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

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Swelter

"Swelter" Meaning

To feel severely hot and uncomfortable.

Example: The summer swelter was unbearable in the city without air conditioning.

"Swelter" Examples

Here are 5 usage examples of the word "swelter":

1. Hot summer day: The outdoor concert was cancelled because of the sweltering heat, which made it unbearable for the performers and the audience alike.
2. Weather report: The forecaster warned of a heatwave that would bring sweltering temperatures to the city for the next week, with temperatures soaring as high as 40°C.
3. Historical event: The British soldiers who marched through the jungle in World War II had to endure the sweltering tropical conditions, which took a toll on their health and morale.
4. Poetic language: The poet described the swelter of the summer sun beating down on the pavement, like a thick blanket of heat that suffocated the city.
5. Negative impact: The swelter of the heatwave caused crops to wither and die, leading to a significant decrease in food production and economic losses for local farmers.

"Swelter" Similar Words

Swell

Swelled-headed

Overly proud and conceited.

Swelled

Swelled refers to something that has become larger or more swollen, typically due to the accumulation of fluid. It can also mean having increased or become proud and arrogant.

Swellfish

Swellfish refers to any of various fish, especially the puffers (Tetraodontidae) and the porcupinefish (Diodontidae), characterized by their ability to inflate themselves with air or water to deter predators.

Swelling

Swelling refers to the abnormally large size of an organ or part of the body, often due to an accumulation of fluid or inflammation, which causes the area to become puffy or bloated.

Swellings

Swells

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.

Swelt

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Sweltered

Suffering from or feeling uncomfortable heat, typically because the temperature is high.

Sweltering

Unbearably hot and humid. Extremely hot and sticky, often so much so that it's hard to breathe or think properly.

Swelteringly

Swelters

To burn, scorch, or feel extremely hot. Example: The sun swelters in the summer months. To feel uncomfortable and extremely hot because of the heat; to suffer in the heat. Example: The people in the city sweltered through a heatwave.

Swept

The word "swept" can have different meanings depending on the context. Here are a few possible interpretations: 1. Past tense of "sweep", meaning to move something quickly or smoothly with a curved or sweeping motion, or to win all the votes in an election. Example: "She swept across the dance floor with her partner." 2. To remove or clear something completely or thoroughly, often with a sudden movement or action. Example: "The tornado swept the town, leaving destruction in its wake." 3. In sports, particularly in hockey and field hockey, to score a goal or hit the puck/hockey ball past the opposing team's defense. Example: "The goalie got swept by the opposing team's forward." 4. In nautical navigation, to move with the wind and currents, often in a zigzag or turning motion. Example: "The ship was swept across the ocean by the strong winds."

Swerd

The word "swerd" is an archaic or poetic spelling of the word "sword".

Swertia

Swerve

To swerve means to turn suddenly and forcibly from a straight course, often in a narrow or unexpected way, typically to avoid a collision or obstacle.