Surged: meaning, definitions and examples
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surged
[ sɜːrdʒd ]
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:
🇵🇹 aumentou
🇮🇳 बढ़ गया
🇩🇪 stieg
🇮🇩 melonjak
🇺🇦 зросло
🇵🇱 wzrosło
🇯🇵 急増した
🇫🇷 a augmenté
🇪🇸 aumentó
🇹🇷 arttı
🇰🇷 급증했다
🇸🇦 ارتفعت
🇨🇿 vzrostlo
🇸🇰 vzrástlo
🇨🇳 激增
🇸🇮 povišalo
🇮🇸 aukning
🇰🇿 көтерілді
🇬🇪 წამოიწია
🇦🇿 artdı
🇲🇽 aumentó
Word origin
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.