surged

[sɜrdʒd]

surged Definition

• 1. to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward
• 2. to increase suddenly and strongly

Using surged: Examples

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

• Example

  The waves surged against the shore.

• Example

  The stock market surged after the announcement.

• Example

  Her heart surged with joy when she saw him.

• Example

  The crowd surged forward to get a better view.

surged Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for surged

• spike
• rocket
• soar
• shoot up
• rise sharply

Antonyms for surged

• plummet
• drop
• fall
• decline

Phrases with surged

• surge protector

  a device designed to protect electrical devices from voltage spikes

  Example

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

• power surge

  a sudden increase in voltage that can damage electrical equipment

  Example

  The power surge caused the lights to flicker and the computer to shut down.

• surge pricing

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

  Example

  During peak hours, ride-sharing apps often use surge pricing to increase fares.

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Summary: surged in Brief

The verb 'surged' [sɜrdʒd] means to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward, or to increase suddenly and strongly. It can refer to physical movements like waves surging against the shore or crowds surging forward, as well as abstract concepts like stock prices surging after an announcement. Other related phrases include 'surge protector,' 'power surge,' and 'surge pricing.'