Swell Mnemonic

Explore definitions and mnemonics for swell.

swell

swell

/swɛl/

Examples

the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea

noun

a rounded elevation (especially one on an ocean floor)

noun

a crescendo followed by a decrescendo

noun

a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

noun

increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity

verb

become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger

verb

expand abnormally

verb

come up (as of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral things)

verb

come up, as of a liquid

verb

cause to become swollen

verb

very good

adjective
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"Swell sounds like 'Well'. A balloon near a well, grows big and well."

"Swell + Bell. The balloon swells up like it's ringing a big bell."

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