ground swell vs swell

swell vs ground swell

ground swell and swell both are nouns.

ground swell is not an adjective while swell is an adjective.

ground swell is not a verb while swell is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
ground swell	Yes	No	No	No
swell	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As nouns, swell is a hypernym of ground swell; that is, swell is a word with a broader meaning than ground swell:

ground swell: a broad and deep undulation of the ocean
swell: the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea

Other hypernyms of ground swell include crestless wave.

ground swell (noun)	swell (noun)
a broad and deep undulation of the ocean	a crescendo followed by a decrescendo
an obvious change of public opinion or political sentiment that occurs without leadership or overt expression	the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea
	a rounded elevation (especially one on an ocean floor)
	a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

ground swell (adjective)	swell (adjective)
	excellent

ground swell (verb)	swell (verb)
	expand abnormally
	cause to become swollen
	increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
	come up, as of a liquid
	become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger
	come up (as of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral things)

Difference between ground swell and swell

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