swelling
/ˈswelɪŋ/noun
उच्चारण स्वेलिंग
सूजन, फुलाव
Core word
noun
- 1
[C, U]
a place on the body that has become larger than normal because of an illness or injury
सूजन, फुलाव
- The swelling on his ankle went down after a few days.
- Apply ice to reduce the swelling.
Synonyms lump bump inflammation bulge puffiness
- 2
[U]
the condition of being larger or rounder than normal
सूजना, फूलना
- The drug may cause swelling of the face and hands.
- Ice reduced the swelling in her ankle by the next morning.
Synonyms enlargement expansion distension
≈Synonyms and antonyms
§Grammar and usage
The past participle of swell is usually swollen, as in 'a swollen knee' and 'The river had swollen after the rains'.
Swell का past participle आमतौर पर swollen होता है, जैसे 'a swollen knee' और 'The river had swollen after the rains'।