groundswell
Translation
upsurge, wave of opinion
Examples
There was a groundswell of support for the new policy.
There was a groundswell of support for the new policy.
Grammar Patterns
a groundswell of ((sth.)) a sudden increase in (sth.) There was a groundswell of support for the new policy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: upsurge, wave, tide, movement
Etymology
From 'ground' + 'swell'. It signifies a build-up of opinion or feeling in a large group of people, like a wave swelling from the ground up.
Memory Tips
Picture a wave (swell) of public opinion rising up from the 'ground' level, i.e., from ordinary people.