Verb list / swell

Irregular Verb
swell*

Meaning

swell  – become larger or rounder in size

Forms

  • Infinitiveswell
  • Past Simpleswelled
  • Past Participleswollen
*Regular form "swelled" is correct too.

Examples of the verb "swell" in sentences

  • Water will cause the wood to swell.
  • The door has swollen after heavy rain.
  • Spring has come and buds are swelling on the trees.