surge

[sɜːdʒ]

surge Definition

• 1. a sudden and powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd or by a natural force such as the tide
• 2. a sudden increase in something, especially a strong feeling or emotion

Using surge: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "surge" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The surge of water swept away everything in its path.

• Example

  There was a surge of excitement in the crowd as the band took the stage.

• Example

  The hospital is experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases.

• Example

  She felt a surge of anger when she heard the news.

surge Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for surge

• spike
• increase
• rise
• jump
• boost

Antonyms for surge

• drop
• fall
• decline

Idioms Using surge

• ride the surge

  to take advantage of a sudden increase in something, especially business or popularity

  Example

  The company was able to ride the surge in demand for their product.

• feel the surge

  to experience a sudden and intense feeling or emotion

  Example

  She felt the surge of adrenaline as she prepared to jump out of the plane.

• in full surge

  at the peak of a sudden increase or rise

  Example

  The stock market was in full surge after the positive economic report.

Phrases with surge

• power surge

  a sudden increase in electrical power that can damage electronic devices

  Example

  The power surge caused the computer to crash.

• surge pricing

  a pricing strategy used by companies to increase prices during periods of high demand

  Example

  The ride-sharing app implemented surge pricing during rush hour.

• surge protector

  a device designed to protect electronic devices from power surges

  Example

  Make sure to plug your computer into a surge protector to prevent damage from power fluctuations.

Origins of surge

from Latin 'surgere', meaning 'to rise'

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Summary: surge in Brief

The term 'surge' [sɜːdʒ] refers to a sudden and powerful movement or increase, whether by a crowd or natural force. It can describe a strong feeling or emotion, as in 'She felt a surge of anger.' 'Surge' extends into phrases like 'power surge,' and idioms like 'ride the surge,' denoting taking advantage of a sudden increase, and 'in full surge,' implying at the peak of a sudden rise.