Definitions and Examples of distended, swollen, bloated
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Enlarged or swollen due to pressure from inside.
Example
The balloon was so distended that it was about to burst.
Enlarged or puffed up, usually due to injury or inflammation.
Example
Her ankle was swollen after she twisted it during the soccer game.
Enlarged or swollen, often due to excessive fluid or gas.
Example
After eating a large meal, he felt bloated and uncomfortable.
Key Differences: distended vs swollen vs bloated
- 1Distended refers to something that is enlarged or swollen due to pressure from inside.
- 2Swollen describes something that is enlarged or puffed up, usually due to injury or inflammation.
- 3Bloated refers to something that is enlarged or swollen, often due to excessive fluid or gas.
Effective Usage of distended, swollen, bloated
- 1Medical Context: Use these antonyms when describing symptoms to a doctor or healthcare professional.
- 2Food and Drink: Use bloated to describe how you feel after eating too much or drinking too many fluids.
- 3Animals and Nature: Use swollen to describe an animal's injury or a plant's reaction to disease or pests.
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Remember this!
The antonyms distended, swollen, and bloated all describe a state where something is enlarged or swollen. However, they have distinct differences in their causes and contexts of use. Use these words in medical contexts, food and drink discussions, and when describing animals and nature.
