LookItUpswelling
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈswɛlɪŋ/ · UK /ˈswelɪŋ/
swelling means: The condition in which a part of your body becomes larger, often because of injury or illness.
noun
The condition in which a part of your body becomes larger, often because of injury or illness.
- The ice reduced the swelling.
- There was some swelling around her ankle.
- Call the clinic if the swelling gets worse.
A part of the body that is larger than usual, often because of injury or illness.
- She noticed a swelling on her neck.
- The doctor examined two small swellings under his skin.
- Is that swelling painful when you touch it?
An increase in the strength of a feeling, such as anger or pride.
- He felt a swelling of anger.
- A swelling of pride filled her heart.
- She could hardly control the sudden swelling of emotion.
Questions about swelling
What does swelling mean?
The condition in which a part of your body becomes larger, often because of injury or illness.
What is swelling in other languages?
Türkçe: şişme · Español: hinchazón · Français: gonflement · Deutsch: Schwellung · Italiano: gonfiore · 日本語: 腫れ
How do you pronounce swelling?
In American English /ˈswɛlɪŋ/; in British English /ˈswelɪŋ/.
How do you use swelling in a sentence?
The ice reduced the swelling. There was some swelling around her ankle.
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