groundswell

ground·swell

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ground-swel]
- /ˈgraʊndˌswɛl/
- /ˈɡraʊnd.swel/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ground-swel]
- /ˈgraʊndˌswɛl/

Definitions of groundswell word

noun groundswell a broad, deep swell or rolling of the sea, due to a distant storm or gale. 1
noun groundswell any surge of support, approval, or enthusiasm, especially among the general public: a groundswell of political support for the governor. 1
noun groundswell A buildup of opinion or feeling in a large section of the population. 1
noun groundswell surge of public opinion 1
singular noun groundswell A sudden growth of public feeling or support for something is often called a groundswell. 0
noun groundswell a considerable swell of the sea, often caused by a distant storm or earthquake or by the passage of waves into shallow water 0

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Origin of groundswell

First appearance:

before 1810

One of the 40% newest English words

First recorded in 1810-20; ground1 + swell

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Parts of speech for Groundswell

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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groundswell popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for groundswell

noun groundswell

bloc — A bloc is a group of countries which have similar political aims and interests and that act together over some issues.
coalition — A coalition is a government consisting of people from two or more political parties.
people's front — popular front.
upsurge — to surge up; increase; rise: Water upsurged. Crime upsurged.
wave — a member of the Waves.

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