Surging: meaning, definitions and examples

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surging

 

[ ˈsɜːrdʒɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

increase rapidly

Surging refers to a sudden, powerful forward or upward movement. This term is often used in contexts such as finance, where prices or volumes may surge unexpectedly. It can also describe a wave or tide that rises quickly and forcefully. The notion of surging often conveys both intensity and scale.

Synonyms

escalating, rising, soaring, spiking

Examples of usage

  • The stock prices surged after the announcement.
  • The crowd surged forward as the concert began.
  • Energy demand surged during the hot summer months.

Translations

Translations of the word "surging" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aumentando

🇮🇳 उछलना

🇩🇪 anstieg

🇮🇩 melonjak

🇺🇦 зростання

🇵🇱 wzrost

🇯🇵 急増する

🇫🇷 augmentation

🇪🇸 aumento

🇹🇷 artış

🇰🇷 급증

🇸🇦 زيادة

🇨🇿 nárůst

🇸🇰 nárast

🇨🇳 激增

🇸🇮 povečanje

🇮🇸 aukning

🇰🇿 өсу

🇬🇪 მზარდი

🇦🇿 artım

🇲🇽 aumento

Etymology

The word 'surging' stems from the Middle English term 'surgien', which has origins in the Old French word 'surgir' meaning 'to rise or surge'. This, in turn, is derived from the Latin 'surgere', where 'sur-' means 'up' and 'gerere' means 'to carry' or 'to bear'. The evolution of the term reflects a consistent theme of upward movement or increased intensity over time. In modern English, 'surging' captures a sense of suddenness that is often associated with both physical and abstract contexts, such as emotions, markets, and natural phenomena.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,820, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.