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