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surge

The correct spelling is surge.

How to pronounce surge

/sɜːdʒ/
noun

IPA: /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. 1.A sudden transient rush, flood or increase.
  2. 2.The maximum amplitude of a vehicle's forward/backward oscillation
  3. 3.A sudden electrical spike or increase of voltage and current.
  4. 4.The swell or heave of the sea. (FM 55-501).
  5. 5.A spring; a fountain.

verb

  1. 1.To rush, flood, or increase suddenly.
  2. 2.To accelerate forwards, particularly suddenly.
  3. 3.To slack off a line.

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