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Meaning of the word surge in English

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surge

US /sɝːdʒ/
UK /sɝːdʒ/
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Noun

1.

a sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd or by a natural force such as the tide

Example:
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A sudden surge of water broke through the dam.
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There was a surge of people towards the stage.
Synonym:
rushgushflowfloodtorrent
2.

a sudden large increase, typically a temporary one

Example:
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There has been a recent surge in demand for electric vehicles.
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The company experienced a surge in profits last quarter.
Synonym:
increaserisegrowthupsurgeescalation

Verb

1.

to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward

Example:
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The crowd surged forward, eager to see the celebrity.
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Waves surged against the rocky shore.
Synonym:
rushgushflowfloodtorrent
2.

to increase suddenly and powerfully

Example:
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Temperatures are expected to surge over the weekend.
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His popularity surged after the successful movie.
Synonym:
increaseriseescalatemountclimb
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