swell up (Meaning)

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swell up (v)

expand abnormally

swell up Sentence Examples

  1. The lake's surface swelled up, towering over the surrounding hills.
  2. My ankle swelled up after the sprain, making it difficult to walk.
  3. The dough swelled up in the oven, creating a fluffy loaf of bread.
  4. The bruise on his face swelled up, turning an ugly purple.
  5. The thunderclouds swelled up, promising a downpour.
  6. The river swelled up from the heavy rainfall, flooding the nearby fields.
  7. The balloons swelled up with helium, ready for the party.
  8. The fireplace crackled as the logs swelled up, casting a warm glow.
  9. The angry hornet's body swelled up as it prepared to sting.
  10. The ice cream swelled up in the freezer, creating a delicious and creamy treat.

FAQs About the word swell up

expand abnormally

augment, multiply,beef (up), amplify, insert, expand, increase, escalate, introduce, elongate

subtract, disconnect, deduct, knock off, cut, separate, disconnect, decrease, remove, reduce

The lake's surface swelled up, towering over the surrounding hills.

My ankle swelled up after the sprain, making it difficult to walk.

The dough swelled up in the oven, creating a fluffy loaf of bread.

The bruise on his face swelled up, turning an ugly purple.