get swollen

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a more informal way to say 'become swollen'

swollenVERBS + swollen

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Examples (10)

  • My ankle started to get swollen after the sprain.
  • Her hands got swollen due to the heat.
  • He noticed his face began to get swollen after the insect bite.
  • The doctor warned that his knee might get swollen.
  • After a long flight, my feet tend to get swollen.
  • If you don't rest it, your finger will likely get swollen.
  • The patient's abdomen had gotten swollen.
  • Don't worry if your gums get swollen after brushing too hard.
  • His glands will probably get swollen if the infection spreads.
  • I woke up to find my eye had gotten swollen overnight.