surge
surge /ˈsɝːdʒ/
noun
-
(
)
A sudden forceful flow
(
spate
, upsurge
, upswell
, rush
, surge
)
a sudden forceful flow
The surge of adrenaline gave her the strength to lift the heavy object.
The surge of adrenaline gave her the strength to lift the heavy object.
-
(
)
A sudden or abrupt strong increase
(
upsurge
, upswell
, surge
)
a sudden or abrupt strong increase
Stimulated a surge of speculation
stimulated a surge of speculation
An upsurge of emotion
an upsurge of emotion
An upsurge in violent crime
an upsurge in violent crime
-
A large sea wave
(
billow
, surge
)
a large sea wave
verb
-
(
)
Rise and move, as in waves or billows
(
billow
, heave
, surge
)
rise and move, as in waves or billows
The army surged forward
The army surged forward
-
(
)
Rise or heave upward under the influence of a natural force such as a wave
(
scend
[Archaic] , surge
)
rise or heave upward under the influence of a natural force such as a wave
The boats surged
the boats surged
-
(
)
Rise or move forward
(
tide
, surge
)
rise or move forward
Surging waves
surging waves
-
(
)
Rise rapidly
(
soar up
, soar upwards
, zoom
, surge
, soar
)
rise rapidly
The dollar soared against the yen
the dollar soared against the yen
-
(sport) see one's performance improve
(
surge
)
(sport) see one's performance improve
He levelled the score and then surged ahead
He levelled the score and then surged ahead