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Upsurging: meaning, definitions and examples

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upsurging

 

[ ʌpˈsɜrdʒɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

rapid increase

Upsurging refers to a sudden or rapid increase or rise in something. This term is often used in contexts such as economics or social movements, indicating a quick and significant upward trend or growth.

Synonyms

growth, increase, rise, surge

Examples of usage

  • The upsurging demand for renewable energy resources has transformed the industry.
  • There has been an upsurging interest in mental health awareness in recent years.
  • The upsurging prices of essential goods have led to public outcry.

Translations

Translations of the word "upsurging" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aumentando

🇮🇳 उदित होना

🇩🇪 steigend

🇮🇩 meningkat

🇺🇦 зростаючий

🇵🇱 wzrastający

🇯🇵 増加する

🇫🇷 en hausse

🇪🇸 en aumento

🇹🇷 artan

🇰🇷 증가하는

🇸🇦 يزداد

🇨🇿 vzestupný

🇸🇰 rastúci

🇨🇳 上升的

🇸🇮 naraščajoč

🇮🇸 vaxandi

🇰🇿 көтерілетін

🇬🇪 მზარდი

🇦🇿 artan

🇲🇽 en aumento

Etymology

The word 'upsurge' combines the prefix 'up-' indicating a positive or upward direction, with 'surge,' which comes from the Latin word 'surgere,' meaning 'to rise.' The term has been used in English since the early 20th century and is often associated with phenomena that demonstrate a sudden or marked increase. Its usage has expanded over the years to encompass various fields, including economics, social movements, and even environmental discussions. The idea of an upsurge conveys a sense of momentum and acceleration, capturing the dynamic nature of growth or change in different contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,119, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.