HyperDic: ground_swell

English > 2 senses of the expression ground swell:
NOUNeventground swellan obvious change of public opinion or political sentiment that occurs without leadership or overt expression
eventground swell, heavy swella broad and deep undulation of the ocean
English > ground swell: 2 senses > noun 1, event
MeaningAn obvious change of public opinion or political sentiment that occurs without leadership or overt expression.
Example"there was a ground swell of antiwar sentiment"
BroadertransitionA change from one place or state or subject / subject or stage / stage to another
English > ground swell: 2 senses > noun 2, event
MeaningA broad and deep undulation of the ocean.
Synonymheavy swell
Broaderswell, crestless waveThe undulating movement of the surface of the open sea
Spanishmar de fondo, mar de leva
Catalanmar de fons, mar de fora, mar de lluny, mar forana, mar llarguera

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