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Synonyms & Similar Words
rush
flood
stream
flow
gush
burst
explosion
eruption
outbreak
upsurge
increase
rise
jump
leap
ascent
escalation
expansion
growth
boom
swell
wave
tide
deluge
inundation
torrent
spurt
flare
blaze
flash
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surge
thrust
push
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impulse
momentum
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power
might
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vigor
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momentum
impetus
Meaning of Surge
A sudden and significant increase or movement of something, such as a flow of water or an electrical current.
Definitions
- A sudden strong increase or movement of something, especially a flow of water or an electrical current
- A feeling of excitement or energy that suddenly affects someone or a group of people
- A sudden increase in the level or amount of something, especially a quantity or a price
Etymology of Surge
The word "surge" comes from the Old French word "surger", which means "to rise" or "to spring up", and is derived from the Latin word "surgere", which means "to rise" or "to get up"
Historically, the word "surge" has been used to describe a variety of natural and physical phenomena, including the movement of water, the flow of electricity, and the rise of emotions or feelings
Example Uses
- The storm caused a surge in the water level, flooding the coastal towns
- The company experienced a surge in sales after the launch of their new product
- The crowd felt a surge of excitement as the concert began
- The doctor monitored the patient's heart rate for any surge in activity
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
decline
decrease
drop
fall
reduction
slump
downturn
decay
diminution
abatement
subsidence
ebb
recession
depression
lull
calm
stagnation
stability
equilibrium
balance
constancy
steadiness
uniformity
consistency