Surged: meaning, definitions and examples
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surged
[ sษหrdสd ]
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:
๐ต๐น aumentou
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคขเคผ เคเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช stieg
๐ฎ๐ฉ melonjak
๐บ๐ฆ ะทัะพัะปะพ
๐ต๐ฑ wzrosลo
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฅๅขใใ
๐ซ๐ท a augmentรฉ
๐ช๐ธ aumentรณ
๐น๐ท arttฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ธ์ฆํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงุฑุชูุนุช
๐จ๐ฟ vzrostlo
๐ธ๐ฐ vzrรกstlo
๐จ๐ณ ๆฟๅข
๐ธ๐ฎ poviลกalo
๐ฎ๐ธ aukning
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบำฉัะตััะปะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแแแแฌแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ artdฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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