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Definition surge in British English

surge verb

[intransitive] verb
/sɜː(r)dʒ/
1

if a crowd of people surges, they all move forwards together very quickly

Example

The crowd surged forward towards the police.

Synonyms and related words
fly hasten speed
1.1

to move forwards as a large mass very quickly

Example

The flood water surged down the little street.

Synonyms and related words
fly hasten speed
2

to increase a lot very quickly

Example

The value of exports surged last year, recording an all-time high.

Example

Violence has surged in the Middle East.

Synonyms and related words
increase go up add to
3

if a feeling or an emotion surges, you start to feel it very strongly

Example

Panic surged inside her.

Synonyms and related words
come over return run away with
4

if water or electricity surges, its force suddenly becomes very strong

Synonyms and related words
strengthen bolster intensify
Definition surge in British English