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swelling.

The state of being swollen.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈswɛl.ɪŋ/UK
  1. The state of being swollen.

    countable · uncountable
  2. Anything swollen, especially any abnormally swollen part of the body.

    countable · uncountable
  3. A rising, as of passion or anger.

    countable · figuratively · uncountable
verb/ˈswɛl.ɪŋ/UK
  1. present participle and gerund of swell

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
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