B1adjectivehealthnature
US/ˈswoʊ.lən/
UK/ˈswəʊ.lən/
larger and rounder than normal, often because of injury, illness or too much water
In context
After the fall, her ankle was swollen and she could not walk on it.
The river was swollen with rain and flowed much faster than usual.
His eyes were red and swollen from crying all night.
Words that go with swollen
adjective + noun
- swollen anklePut some ice on your swollen ankle.
- swollen glandsSwollen glands are a common sign of a cold.
- swollen riverThe swollen river washed away the bridge.
adverb + adjective
- badly swollenHis knee was badly swollen after the match.
verb + adjective
- look swollenYour face looks a little swollen today.
adjective + preposition
- swollen withThe river was swollen with melted snow from the mountains.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
My foot is swelling.Correct: My foot is swollen.