SURGE
What does "SURGE" mean?
A sudden powerful forward or upward rush, as of water, electricity, emotion, or demand.
Meanings
- A sudden strong forward or upward movement, especially of a crowd, water, or feeling. A surge of relief washed over her when the plane landed.
- A sudden brief increase in electrical current or voltage. The power surge fried the old computer. technical
- To move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward. The crowd surged toward the stage as the band appeared.
- To increase suddenly and strongly in amount or intensity. Prices surged after the supply shock.
Did you know?
- A 'surge', a 'resurgence', and an 'insurgent' all share the Latin verb 'surgere', to rise - whether it's a wave, a comeback, or a rebellion, the word marks something rising up.
Word origin
From Latin 'surgere', to rise (sub- 'up from below' + regere 'to lead'), via Old French 'sourgir' and Middle French 'surgir', originally a nautical term for rising waves.
Remember it
SURGE rhymes with 'urge' - both push you suddenly and hard in one direction.
A little poem
The wave gathers grey-
a held breath of the whole sea
thrown at one cliff face.
haiku
Wordplay
- Why did the power strip break up with the outlet? It couldn't handle the sudden surge of feelings.
What it teaches
Every surge spends itself; ride it without mistaking the crest for the new sea level.
Quick facts
What does SURGE mean?
A sudden powerful forward or upward rush, as of water, electricity, emotion, or demand.
Is SURGE a valid word?
Yes — SURGE is one of the answer words in Wordul, the daily word game.
How many letters is SURGE?
SURGE has 5 letters and 1 syllable.
Where does SURGE come from?
From Latin 'surgere', to rise (sub- 'up from below' + regere 'to lead'), via Old French 'sourgir' and Middle French 'surgir', originally a nautical term for rising waves.
What can SURGE teach us?
Every surge spends itself; ride it without mistaking the crest for the new sea level.
How players do
Be the first to solve it.