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SURGE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Surge.

How to pronounce surge:

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Surge - as a noun

A sudden forceful flow

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rush7spate7upsurge10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
flow10flowing14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A sudden or abrupt strong increase

Example: "Stimulated a surge of speculation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
upsurge10

A large sea wave

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
billow11

Surge - as a verb

Rise and move, as in waves or billows

Example: "The army surged forward"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
billow11heave11

Rise rapidly

Example: "The dollar soared against the yen"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
soar4soar upsoar upwardszoom15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
arise5come upgo uplift7move uprise4uprise8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Rise or move forward

Example: "Surging waves"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tide5

Rise or heave upward under the influence of a natural force such as a wave

Example: "The boats surged"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scend8

See one's performance improve

Example: "He levelled the score and then surged ahead"

Example Sentences

"There was a surge of excitement in the crowd as the band took the stage."
"The hospital is experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases."
"The surge of adrenaline helped the athlete break the world record."
"During the storm, there was a surge of water that flooded the streets."
"The surge of shoppers on Black Friday created long lines at the stores."
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Word Game Points

Is SURGE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, surge is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SURGE has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is SURGE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, surge is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SURGE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is SURGE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, surge is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SURGE has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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