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Vocabulary Entry
swollen
|adjective • verb
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A
adjective
Being larger than normal due to a buildup of fluid or inflammation.
Example Sentences
"After the injury, her ankle was swollen and painful."
"The swollen river threatened to overflow its banks."
"He took an antihistamine to relieve his swollen eyes from allergies."
V
verb
To increase in size, volume, or number; to become or make bigger.
Example Sentences
"The balloon began to swell as it was filled with air."
"Her emotions swelled with joy when she saw her family."
"The threat of a storm can cause anxiety to swell among residents."