upswell

Examples

• All

• A sudden upswell in the tide lifted the boat higher on the water.

• After the storm, an upswell of water flooded the lower fields.

• A sudden upswell in the river made the bridge tremble.

• The ocean experienced a sudden upswell during the storm.

• There was an unexpected upswell of water in the river.

• The upswell of water from the waves created a beautiful display against the rocks.

• After heavy rains, an upswell in the river caused the banks to overflow.

Synonyms

U

upsurge

vsupswell

9 5.0

A sudden strong increase in activity or interest

is physical sudden movement or swelling not only abstract increases

U

upwelling

vsupswell

• Specialized

1 6.0

An upward movement of water or gas from below to the surface

is a sudden upward movement or swelling rather than a steady rise

U

uprush

vsupswell

1 7.7

A sudden strong rise of feeling or of liquid like water

is sudden upward movement that often emphasizes swelling rather than force

U

upflow

vsupswell

• Specialized

1 4.8

An upward movement of air or water

is sudden swelling or movement rather than steady fluid flow

U

upsurgence

vsupswell

8.8

A sudden upward movement of water or gas from underground

is sudden upward movement or swelling not limited to rising from below

U

upswelling

vsupswell

7.5

A raised part of a surface that makes a lump, often from frost or roots

is about sudden movement as well as swelling of fluids or surfaces

U

upcurrent

vsupswell

8.1

A flow that moves upward in the air or toward the start of a river

is sudden upward movement or swelling rather than a local flow

Antonyms

S

to sink

258 1.0

To go down below the surface of water and become underwater

R

to recede

29 4.8

To move back or become less strong

How High

upswell

6.8

surge

143 4.2

to swell

117 3.2

bulge

42 3.2

bump

118 2.5

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology