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Definition urge in British English

urge noun

[countable] noun
/ɜː(r)dʒ/

▪ irresistible, overwhelming, powerful, strong, sudden, uncontrollable, violent

1

a strong feeling of wanting or needing to do something

Example

Suddenly I had an overwhelming urge to kiss him.

Example

Jack fought the urge to fall asleep.

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Definition urge in British English