surge (B2)

verb, noun

Pronunciation: /sɜːrdʒ/

Definition

A sudden, powerful forward or upward movement, especially of a crowd or of a force like water or electricity.

Examples

• A surge of refugees crossed the border.

• The surge of the tide threatened to flood the town.

• We felt a surge of excitement as the music began.

How to Use surge

surge in (prepositional phrase)

To increase suddenly in number or amount. — "We've seen a surge in online sales this quarter."

surge forward (phrasal verb)

To move suddenly and powerfully in a forward direction. — "The crowd began to surge forward towards the stage."

surge through (phrasal verb)

To move rapidly and powerfully through a place or medium. — "Adrenaline surged through her veins."

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