English dictionary
surge
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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a sudden forceful flow
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a sudden or abrupt strong increase
ExamplesStimulated a surge of speculation.
An upsurge of emotion.
An upsurge in violent crime.
Synonyms upsurgeSource: WordNet 3.0
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a large sea wave
Synonyms billowSource: WordNet 3.0
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A spring; a fountain.
Source: webster1913
verb
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rise and move, as in waves or billows
ExamplesThe army surged forward.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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rise rapidly
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rise or move forward
Source: WordNet 3.0
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rise or heave upward under the influence of a natural force such as a wave
ExamplesThe boats surged.
Synonyms scendSource: WordNet 3.0
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see one's performance improve
ExamplesHe levelled the score and then surged ahead.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To swell; to rise hifg and roll.
Source: webster1913
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To let go or slacken suddenly, as a rope; as, to <i>surge</i> a hawser or messenger; also, to slacken the rope about (a capstan).
Source: webster1913