swell in Greek
swell in Greek is αποθαλασσία, ρεστία, πρήζομαι — swell means to grow bigger, especially by filling with fluid or gas.
swell in Greek
αποθαλασσία
Pronounced: apothalassia
A long series of ocean waves, generally produced by wind, and lasting after the wind has ceased.
ρεστία
Pronounced: restia
A long series of ocean waves, generally produced by wind, and lasting after the wind has ceased.
πρήζομαι
Pronounced: prizomai
(intransitive) To become bigger, especially due to being engorged.
πρήζω
Pronounced: prizo
(transitive) To raise to arrogance; to puff up; to inflate.
What does "swell" mean?
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verb To grow bigger, especially by filling with fluid or gas.
"Her ankle began to swell after the fall."
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verb To grow gradually in force, loudness, or intensity.
"The music swelled as the orchestra reached the finale."
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noun A long, rolling ocean wave that continues after the wind that made it has died down.
"The boat rose and fell on the gentle swell."
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adj Excellent; very good (informal, dated-sounding).
""That's a swell idea," he said with a grin."
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swell in a sentence
- Her ankle began to swell after the fall.
- The dough will swell as the yeast works.
- The music swelled as the orchestra reached the finale.
- A murmur of excitement swelled through the crowd.
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What is "swell" in Greek?
"swell" in Greek is αποθαλασσία, ρεστία, πρήζομαι. swell means: To grow bigger, especially by filling with fluid or gas.
How do you pronounce αποθαλασσία?
"swell" in Greek is αποθαλασσία, pronounced "apothalassia".
How do you use "swell" in a sentence?
Example: "Her ankle began to swell after the fall." In Greek, "swell" is αποθαλασσία, ρεστία, πρήζομαι.
Are there other ways to say "swell" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 4 translations listed for "swell": αποθαλασσία, ρεστία, πρήζομαι, πρήζω.
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