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surge
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- pronunciation:
- suhrj
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a strong forward motion; rush.
The storm caused a sudden surge of flood water.- synonyms:
- gush, rush
- similar words:
- billow, wave
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definition 2: |
a rise, increase, or rush of something.
She felt a surge of anger when she saw the broken window.There was a surge in the price of gasoline.- synonyms:
- wave
- similar words:
- flush, roll
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related words: |
flood, flow, flush, outburst, wash |
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
surges, surging, surged |
definition: |
to move or swell in or like a wave; billow.
The king's men surged over the hill.- synonyms:
- billow
- similar words:
- roll, rush, swell
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related words: |
burst, cascade, churn, course, flood, heave, leap, run, stream, wash |
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