Pronunciation: /ˈswɛlɪŋ/
noun a condition in which a part of the body becomes larger or more rounded than normal due to an accumulation of fluid or other substances
A1 She has a swelling on her ankle.
A2 The doctor prescribed medication for the swelling in his knee.
B1 The swelling in her face went down after applying ice.
B2 He experienced swelling in his hands after the long hike.
C1 The swelling in his foot was a result of an underlying medical condition.
C2 The swelling in her joints was a sign of arthritis.
verb not applicable
A1 After I bumped my head, it started swelling.
A2 She applied ice to the injured ankle to prevent swelling.
B1 The doctor recommended elevating the leg to reduce swelling.
B2 The athlete's knee began swelling after the intense workout.
C1 The allergic reaction caused severe swelling in her face.
C2 The medication helped to alleviate the swelling in his joints.
adjective not applicable
A1 Her ankle was swollen after she twisted it while running.
A2 The swelling on his face went down after he applied an ice pack.
B1 The doctor prescribed medication to reduce the swelling in her knee.
B2 The swelling in his hand was a result of an allergic reaction to a bee sting.
C1 The swelling in her abdomen was a concerning symptom that required further investigation.
C2 The persistent swelling in his joints was a sign of a more serious underlying health condition.
adverb not applicable
A1 She hit her knee and it started swelling quickly.
A2 After the bee sting, his hand began swelling up.
B1 The doctor prescribed medication to reduce the swelling in her ankle.
B2 The swelling in his face was a result of an allergic reaction to the medication.
C1 The swelling in her joints was a sign of arthritis.
C2 The swelling in his abdomen indicated a serious medical condition.
pronoun not applicable
A1 My ankle has a swelling.
A2 She noticed the swelling on her arm after the fall.
B1 The doctor prescribed medication to reduce the swelling.
B2 The swelling in his knee was causing him a lot of pain.
C1 The swelling in her abdomen was a cause for concern.
C2 The swelling in his face was a result of an allergic reaction.
preposition not applicable
A1 The swelling in my ankle is painful.
A2 She noticed the swelling on her arm after the fall.
B1 The swelling of the river caused flooding in the nearby town.
B2 The swelling of the crowd made it difficult to move through the concert.
C1 The swelling of support for the new policy was evident in the latest polls.
C2 The swelling of emotions during the heated debate led to a tense atmosphere in the room.
conjunction not applicable
A1 Her ankle was swollen, so she couldn't walk properly.
A2 The swelling in his face went down after taking some medicine.
B1 I twisted my wrist, and now there is swelling around the joint.
B2 The doctor said the swelling was due to an allergic reaction.
C1 The swelling in her abdomen was a sign of a more serious medical condition.
C2 The swelling in his leg was causing him a lot of pain and discomfort.
interjection not applicable
A1 Ouch! Swelling!
A2 Oh no, swelling again.
B1 Swelling is causing me discomfort.
B2 The swelling in my ankle is getting worse.
C1 The doctor recommended medication for the swelling.
C2 I need to elevate my leg to reduce the swelling.
article not applicable
A1 She had a swelling on her ankle after she fell.
A2 The swelling on his face went down after he applied ice.
B1 The doctor prescribed medication to reduce the swelling in her knee.
B2 The swelling in his hand was a result of an allergic reaction.
C1 The swelling in her abdomen was a sign of a more serious health issue.
C2 The swelling in his joints was a symptom of the autoimmune disease he was diagnosed with.
formal The doctor prescribed medication to reduce the swelling in my ankle.
informal I twisted my wrist playing basketball and now it's all swollen.
slang I ate way too much junk food last night and now my face is totally swollen.
figurative The swelling of emotions in her heart made it hard for her to speak.
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