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Hammer down product fundamentals first. Make sure you've got something that works before doubling down on promotion and marketing. Create a groundswell of organic support, and only then leverage PR and advertising to spread the word.
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Meaning of "groundswell" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GROUNDSWELL

groundswell  [ˈɡraʊndˌswɛl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GROUNDSWELL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Groundswell is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GROUNDSWELL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of groundswell in the English dictionary

The definition of groundswell in the dictionary is a considerable swell of the sea, often caused by a distant storm or earthquake or by the passage of waves into shallow water. Other definition of groundswell is a strong public feeling or opinion that is detectable even though not openly expressed.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GROUNDSWELL


Bakewell
ˈbeɪkwɛl
bridewell
ˈbraɪdˌwɛl
Caldwell
ˈkɔːldwɛl
Cornwell
ˈkɔːnˌwɛl
dwell
dwɛl
fare-you-well
ˈfɛəjʊˌwɛl
farewell
ˌfɛəˈwɛl
inkwell
ˈɪŋkˌwɛl
outwell
ˌaʊtˈwɛl
overswell
ˌəʊvəˈswɛl
pinswell
ˈpɪnˌswɛl
quell
kwɛl
Rockwell
ˈrɒkˌwɛl
Southwell
ˈsaʊθwɛl
stairwell
ˈstɛəˌwɛl
Stilwell
ˈstɪlwɛl
swell
swɛl
unwell
ʌnˈwɛl
upswell
ʌpˈswɛl
well
wɛl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GROUNDSWELL

groundman
groundmass
groundnut
groundnut oil
groundout
groundplot
groundprox
grounds
groundsel
groundsel tree
groundsell
groundshare
groundsheet
groundsill
groundskeeper
groundsman
groundsmen
groundspeed
groundwood
groundwork

WORDS THAT END LIKE GROUNDSWELL

all very well
as well
Baden-Powell
Boswell
Cowell
Cromwell
cross swell
Dowell
fare-thee-well
just as well
Lowell
maxwell
Motherwell
newell
oil well
Orwell
outswell
Powell
Sewell
wishing well

Synonyms and antonyms of groundswell in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «groundswell» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GROUNDSWELL

Find out the translation of groundswell to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of groundswell from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «groundswell» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

风潮
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

mar de fondo
570 millions of speakers

English

groundswell
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

उभार
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

فيض
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

донная
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

groundswell
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

groundswell
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

vague de fond
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Groundswell
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Grounds
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

うねり
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

여론
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Groundswell
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

làn sóng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆதரவு அலையை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मैदानही
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Groundswell
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ondata
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

denna
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

донна
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Groundswell
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

groundswell
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Groundswell
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

underström
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

bølge
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of groundswell

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GROUNDSWELL»

The term «groundswell» is regularly used and occupies the 81.507 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GROUNDSWELL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about groundswell

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3 QUOTES WITH «GROUNDSWELL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word groundswell.
1
Sherwood Boehlert
I don't see a groundswell of people willing to raise gas taxes right now. That leaves fuel economy standards as the only effective tool we have as a nation to make a dent in our dangerous and ever growing consumption of oil.
2
Tess Gerritsen
Alzheimer's is literally killing us, and the only way to fight this 'crime' is through a groundswell of people who continue to raise their voices and funds to ensure it gets the attention it deserves.
3
Ryan Holmes
Hammer down product fundamentals first. Make sure you've got something that works before doubling down on promotion and marketing. Create a groundswell of organic support, and only then leverage PR and advertising to spread the word.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GROUNDSWELL»

Discover the use of groundswell in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to groundswell and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Groundswell: Winning in a World Transformed by Social ...
It's an unstoppable groundswell that affects every industry yet it's still utterly foreign to most companies running things now.
Charlene Li, Josh Bernoff, 2011
2
Groundswell
After finding an incriminating text on her husband's phone, screenwriter Emma Walker leaves New York City for a coastal town in Mexico.
Katie Lee, 2012
3
Groundswell: Constructing the Contemporary Landscape
Groundswell: Constructing the Contemporary Landscape looks at twenty-three remarkable examples of designed open spaces - found throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East - that portray the surge of creative activity in ...
Museum of Modern Art (New York, N.Y.), 2005
4
Groundswell: Grassroots Feminist Activism in Postwar America
Departing from the usual conversation about the national icons and events of second wave feminism, this book concentrates on local histories, and asks the questions that must be answered on the micro level: Who joined? Who did not?
Stephanie Gilmore, 2013
5
Groundswell, Expanded and Revised Edition: Winning in a ...
In Groundswell, Josh Bernoff and Charlene Li explain how to turn this threat into an opportunity.
Charlene Li, Josh Bernoff, 2013
6
Groundswell: The Best of Above/ground Press, 1993-2003
Through the work of 23 poets collected here, readers will experience the variety of writing represented by above/ground press of Maxville, Ontario.
Rob McLennan, 2003
7
Groundswell: Stories of Saving Places, Finding Community
These stories make tangible the notion of "community building," showing how it works in real communities in the hands of citizens and volunteer leaders.
Alix W. Hopkins, 2005
8
Marketing in the Groundswell
The book includes three core chapters from the original bestseller that focus on market research, marketing, and spreading word-of-mouth among your best customers.
Charlene Li, Josh Bernoff, 2009
9
Groundswell: The Rise of the Greens
This is a compelling portrait of the Greens and of their leader Bob Brown which depicts them as the most formidable attempt that has been made on the Left to deal with the damage of globalisation.
Amanda Lohrey, 2002
10
Groundswell: The Case for Fracking
Levant explains what fracking is and explores what its enemies do not want you to know and why it has the potential to change our future. In Groundswell, Ezra Levant examines the fracking revolution.
Ezra Levant, 2014

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GROUNDSWELL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term groundswell is used in the context of the following news items.
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Radio Shrugs at Janet Jackson's 'No Sleeep'; 2nd 'Tour Leg …
But the groundswell is hard to find after the first flush of publicity. And it's not like Janet Jackson herself is a hard sell. Everyone loves her! «Eurweb.com, Jul 15»
2
Changing genders at work: Inside the Fortune 500's quiet …
But that didn't prompt a groundswell of transgender acceptance in the workplace. In the 1980s, a few employees successfully transitioned on ... «Fortune, Jul 15»
3
Why The Apple Watch Debut Is Worse For Apple Than Glass Was …
But there seems to be a groundswell of disappointment, a sentiment accurately summed up in this short, yet harsh video. Apple Watch (Photo ... «Forbes, Jul 15»
4
Rose's All-Star Game showing means little for Hall of Fame
Rose is beloved in Cincinnati but there's no groundswell of support for him outside his hometown. In many ways, he's like Barry Bonds — loved ... «SFGate, Jul 15»
5
Emmys 2015: We Predict This Year's Comedy Nominees
Maybe you think that the groundswell for Jane the Virgin builds just enough for Jaime Camil to grab a nomination. Maybe the apparent 30 Rock ... «TV.com, Jul 15»
6
Christians Are Rising To The Challenge Of Protecting Religious …
... on sexuality and marriage — as has been seen in Europe and Canada — I hope that this groundswell of support will only grow and flourish. «Daily Caller, Jul 15»
7
Former Gov. Charlie Crist considering running for Congress
"You saw a big groundswell in 2014 to make sure that Charlie Crist was the Democratic nominee for governor. You've had some folks talk to ... «Bay News 9, Jul 15»
8
Confederate Memorial Day latest casualty of Civil War symbols …
In DeSoto County's cities, leaders say there was a groundswell of support to change the holiday to Good Friday well before the current ... «Memphis Commercial Appeal, Jul 15»
9
Chuck Todd Gives Jeb Bush A Way To Avoid Debating Trump On …
On July 12 Meet The Press host Chuck Todd responded to the groundswell Donald Trump's opposition to illegal immigration has garnered by ... «Breitbart News, Jul 15»
10
Which Is Better: Star Wars or Star Trek?
In that 20 years, a revolution had formed—a groundswell of fiercely loyal fans devoted to what ... three short seasons of a cheaply produced ... «Slate Magazine, Jul 15»

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