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swol·len
 swollen
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- pronunciation:
- swo
l
 n
- parts of speech:
- verb, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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verb |
| definition: |
a past participle of "swell."
The river had swollen to the top of the bank. |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
made larger by growth, pressure, or inflation; bulging.
He has a swollen finger. |
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| derivations: |
swollenly (adv.), swollenness (n.) |
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