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The correct spelling is surge.
How to pronounce surge
/sɜːdʒ/
nounIPA: /sɜːdʒ/
Say it like: Sur-je
The correct spelling is surge. A sudden transient rush, flood or increase. For example: "He felt a surge of excitement."
Usage Examples
“He felt a surge of excitement.”
“A power surge at that generator created a blackout across the whole district.”
“Toaster sales surged last year.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A sudden transient rush, flood or increase.
- 2.The maximum amplitude of a vehicle's forward/backward oscillation
- 3.A sudden electrical spike or increase of voltage and current.
- 4.The swell or heave of the sea. (FM 55-501).
- 5.A spring; a fountain.
verb
- 1.To rush, flood, or increase suddenly.
- 2.To accelerate forwards, particularly suddenly.
- 3.To slack off a line.
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