Meaning & Definition of Surge in English
English⟶
Surge
/sərʤ/
noun
1. A sudden forceful flow
synonym:
- rush,
- spate,
- surge,
- upsurge
2. A sudden or abrupt strong increase
- "Stimulated a surge of speculation"
- "An upsurge of emotion"
- "An upsurge in violent crime"
synonym:
- surge,
- upsurge
3. A large sea wave
synonym:
- billow,
- surge
verb
1. Rise and move, as in waves or billows
- "The army surged forward"
synonym:
- billow,
- surge,
- heave
2. Rise rapidly
- "The dollar soared against the yen"
synonym:
- soar,
- soar up,
- soar upwards,
- surge,
- zoom
3. Rise or move forward
- "Surging waves"
synonym:
- tide,
- surge
4. Rise or heave upward under the influence of a natural force such as a wave
- "The boats surged"
synonym:
- scend,
- surge
5. See one's performance improve
- "He levelled the score and then surged ahead"
synonym:
- surge