swelling
|swell-ing|
/ˈswɛlɪŋ/
(swell)
increase in size or intensity
Etymology
'swelling' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'swellan', where 'swell' meant 'to grow or increase in size'.
'swellan' transformed into the Middle English word 'swellen', and eventually became the modern English word 'swell'.
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
Noun 1
an abnormal enlargement of a part of the body, typically as a result of an accumulation of fluid.
The swelling on her ankle was quite severe after the fall.
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Verb 1
present participle of 'swell'.
The river is swelling due to the heavy rain.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45