a sudden forceful flow
a sudden or abrupt strong increase; stimulated a surge of speculation; an upsurge of emotion; an upsurge in violent crime
[ Syn: upsurge ]
a large sea wave
[ Syn: billow ]
surge (n.)
rise and move, as in waves or billows; The army surged forward
rise rapidly; the dollar soared against the yen
[ Syn: soar , soar up , soar upwards , zoom ]
rise or move forward; surging waves
[ Syn: tide ]
rise or heave upward under the influence of a natural force such as a wave; the boats surged
[ Syn: scend ]
see one's performance improve; He levelled the score and then surged ahead'