Surge

Pronunciation: /ˈsɜːrdʒ/

Surge (noun)

  1. a quick and large rise in something, like numbers or emotions.
  2. a strong, forward movement of water or electricity.

Examples

  • There was a surge in demand for the product.
  • A surge in interest rates affected the economy.

Common collocations: surge in demand, surge of energy, surge in popularity, surge of water, ocean surge

Surge (verb)

  1. to increase suddenly and strongly.
  2. to move forward with force, like water or people.

Examples

  • Prices surged after the announcement.
  • Electricity usage surged during the heatwave.