Surge — synonyms, definition

1. surge (Noun)

breaker cataclysm cataract crest curl deluge downpour drencher eddy flood flow gyration impetus impulse pressure propulsion push ripple rush shock • • •

surge (Noun) — A sudden forceful flow.

surge (Noun) — A sudden or abrupt strong increase. ex. "stimulated a surge of speculation"

surge (Noun) — A large sea wave.

flow flowing increase moving ridge step-up wave debris storm debris surge onrush

2. surge (Verb)

arise ascend aspire attack billow bound bulge burst charge climb convalesce dash discharge flood flow gush heave jet jump lift • • •

surge (Verb) — Rise and move, as in waves or billows. ex. "The army surged forward"

surge (Verb) — Rise rapidly. ex. "the dollar surged against the yen"

surge (Verb) — Rise or move forward. ex. "surging waves"

surge (Verb) — Rise or heave upward under the influence of a natural force such as a wave. ex. "the boats surged"

surge (Verb) — (sport) see one's performance improve. ex. "He levelled the score and then surged ahead"

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