Ground Swell

Pronunciation: /ɡraʊnd swɛl/

Definitions of ground swell

noun a widespread feeling of excitement or support for something

Example Sentences

A1 The ground swell at the beach was perfect for surfing.

A2 The ground swell caused the boat to rock back and forth.

B1 The ground swell of support for the new policy was evident in the latest poll.

B2 The ground swell of excitement among the fans could be felt throughout the stadium.

C1 The ground swell of public opinion led to a change in government policy.

C2 The ground swell of protest grew into a full-blown movement for social change.

Examples of ground swell in a Sentence

formal The ground swell of public support for the new policy was evident in the latest polls.

informal There's been a ground swell of excitement building for the upcoming concert.

slang The ground swell for the new video game release is insane!

figurative As the project gained momentum, a ground swell of enthusiasm swept through the team.

Grammatical Forms of ground swell

• plural: ground swells
• comparative: more ground swell
• superlative: most ground swell
• present tense: ground swells
• future tense: will ground swell
• perfect tense: has ground swelled
• continuous tense: is ground swelling
• singular: ground swell
• positive degree: ground swell
• infinitive: to ground swell
• gerund: ground swelling
• participle: ground swelled

Origin and Evolution of ground swell

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'ground swell' originated from nautical terminology, referring to a large swell or wave that originates from the sea floor and moves towards the surface.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'ground swell' has evolved to also describe a widespread or growing movement or support for a particular cause or idea, beyond its original nautical meaning.