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swell
/swel/
verb
puchnąć
Also
wzbieraćnarastać
Definition
To become larger or rounder in size, typically as a result of an accumulation of fluid or air; also, to increase in intensity or volume.
Examples
Her ankle began to swell after the injury.
Jej kostka zaczęła puchnąć po urazie.
The river began to swell after the heavy rain.
Rzeka zaczęła wzbierać po ulewnym deszczu.
The crowd's cheers swelled to a roar.
Oklaski tłumu narosły do ryku.
Collocations
swell upswell with prideriver swells
noun
fala
Also
wzburzenie(n)
Definition
A slow, regular movement of the sea in waves that do not break.
Examples
The boat rode easily over the ocean swell.
Łódź łatwo płynęła po falach oceanu.
There was a heavy swell after the storm.
Po burzy panowało silne wzburzenie morza.
Synonyms
Collocations
ocean swellheavy swellground swell
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