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From the verb swell: (⇒ conjugate)
swelling is: ⓘClick the infinitive to see all available inflections: v pres p

swelling
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Sense: Noun: inflamed area

Synonyms:

inflammation, welt, lump , bump, bulge , swollen area, inflamed area, edema, oedema (UK), bubo, node, puffiness, tumor, tumour (UK), growth

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Sense: Verb: grow larger

Synonyms:

expand , enlarge , puff up, puff , balloon , inflate, grow , grow larger, become larger, get bigger, become swollen, dilate, rise , mount , fill out, increase , mushroom , surge , distend, be inflated, bulge , bulge out, blister , plump , round out, blow up, billow

Sense: Verb: get louder

Synonyms:

get louder, become louder, intensify, amplify

Sense: Verb: overflow with pride, etc.

Synonyms:

overflow , brim , be filled, be overcome

Sense: Adjective: very good - US, dated, slang

Synonyms:

first-rate (informal), top-notch (informal), first-class (informal), excellent , desirable , very good, wonderful , great , fine , splendid, superb , admirable, fabulous , awesome (slang), fab (slang), phat (slang), out of this world (informal), the dog's bollocks (UK, vulgar, slang)

Sense: Noun: wave

Synonyms:

wave , rise , surge , billow, roll , bulge

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