surge

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surge

The ocean surge crashed powerfully against the rocky shore.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A large, powerful wave: A sudden, strong forward or upward movement of water, especially in the sea.
    • A sudden, strong increase: A rapid and significant rise in something, such as a feeling, activity, or quantity.

  2. Verb:

    • To rise or increase suddenly and powerfully: To move forward or upward with great force, speed, or intensity.
    • To move in a large, rolling mass: To move like a wave or in a swelling manner.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • A massive surge of water flooded the coastal town.
    • The company reported a surge in profits this quarter.
    • She felt a sudden surge of anger.

  • Verb:

    • The crowd surged forward when the gates opened.
    • Interest in the product surged after the advertisement aired.
    • The river surged over its banks during the storm.
Advanced Usage
  • "to surge ahead": to move forward or make progress rapidly, especially past others.
    • After a slow start, the runner surged ahead and won the race.
  • "a surge of emotion": a sudden, powerful feeling.
    • A surge of pride washed over her as she received the award.
Variants and Related Words
  • Upsurge (noun): A rapid or sudden increase, often used interchangeably with 'surge' for abstract things like emotion or crime.
    • There has been an upsurge in community volunteering.
Synonyms
  • Noun: Wave, swell, rush, increase, upswing.
  • Verb: Rush, gush, stream, soar, escalate.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Surge forward: To move ahead quickly and with force.
    • The protesters surged forward, breaking through the barrier.
Related Idioms
  • A surge of adrenaline: A sudden, intense feeling of excitement or energy caused by adrenaline.
    • He felt a surge of adrenaline as he prepared to jump.
surge

The ocean surge crashed powerfully against the rocky shore.

Noun
  1. a large sea wave
  2. a sudden or abrupt strong increase
    • stimulated a surge of speculation
    • an upsurge of emotion
    • an upsurge in violent crime
  3. a sudden forceful flow
Verb
  1. see one's performance improve
    • He levelled the score and then surged ahead
  2. rise or heave upward under the influence of a natural force such as a wave
    • the boats surged
  3. rise or move forward
    • surging waves
  4. rise rapidly
    • the dollar soared against the yen
  5. rise and move, as in waves or billows
    • The army surged forward

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