Surged: meaning, definitions and examples

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surged

 

[ sษœหrdส’d ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

increase suddenly

To surge means to increase suddenly and powerfully, often used to describe a rapid rise in level or amount. This term is commonly used in contexts such as finance, electricity, and emotion.

Synonyms

escalated, flared, rose, soared, spiked

Examples of usage

  • The stock prices surged after the company announced record profits.
  • Electricity demand surged during the heatwave.
  • Her excitement surged when she received the news.

Translations

Translations of the word "surged" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aumentou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคขเคผ เค—เคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช stieg

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melonjak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทั€ะพัะปะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wzrosล‚o

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ€ฅๅข—ใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท a augmentรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aumentรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท arttฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธ‰์ฆํ–ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุฑุชูุนุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vzrostlo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vzrรกstlo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฟ€ๅขž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poviลกalo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ aukning

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉั‚ะตั€ั–ะปะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒแƒ›แƒแƒ˜แƒฌแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ artdฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aumentรณ

Etymology

The word 'surge' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the Latin word 'surgere,' meaning 'to rise up.' It was initially used in the context of the rising of waves and has since been applied to various fields, including engineering, finance, and personal emotions. The evolution of the term aligns with the rise of industrialization and the need to describe rapid changes in systems, whether physical, economic, or emotional. The modern usage reflects a dynamic shift, indicating not just a physical rise but also metaphorical surges in demand, enthusiasm, or intensity.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,948, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.