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surge

 

[ səːdʒ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

power supply

A sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd or natural force.

Synonyms

increase, rush, spike

Examples of usage

  • A surge of electricity
  • The surge of the ocean waves
Context #2 | Noun

medical

A sudden strong, transient increase in a specified attribute or value.

Synonyms

increase, spike, upsurge

Examples of usage

  • A surge in blood pressure
  • A surge in COVID-19 cases
Context #3 | Verb

electricity

To increase suddenly and powerfully.

Synonyms

rise, shoot up, spike

Examples of usage

  • The power surge caused a blackout
  • The voltage surged through the circuit

Translations

Translations of the word "surge" in other languages:

🇵🇹 onda

🇮🇳 लहर

🇩🇪 Welle

🇮🇩 gelombang

🇺🇦 хвиля

🇵🇱 fala

🇯🇵 波

🇫🇷 vague

🇪🇸 ola

🇹🇷 dalga

🇰🇷 파도

🇸🇦 موجة

🇨🇿 vlna

🇸🇰 vlna

🇨🇳 波

🇸🇮 val

🇮🇸 alda

🇰🇿 толқын

🇬🇪 ტალღა

🇦🇿 dalğa

🇲🇽 ola

Etymology

The word 'surge' originated in the late 15th century from the Middle French word 'surgir', meaning 'to rise'. It has evolved over time to encompass various meanings related to sudden powerful movements or increases. The modern usage of 'surge' reflects its historical association with rapid and forceful actions.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,077 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.