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- [surj]
- /sɜrdʒ/
- /sɜːdʒ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [surj]
- /sɜrdʒ/
Definitions of surging word
- noun surging a strong, wavelike, forward movement, rush, or sweep: the onward surge of an angry mob. 1
- noun surging a strong, swelling, wavelike volume or body of something: a billowing surge of smoke. 1
- noun surging a sudden, strong increase or burst: a surge of energy; surges of emotion. 1
- noun surging Military. a significant increase in the number of troops deployed to an area. 1
- noun surging the rolling swell of the sea. 1
- noun surging the swelling and rolling sea: The surge crashed against the rocky coast. 1
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Origin of surging
First appearance:
before 1480 One of the 25% oldest English words
1480-90; perhaps < Latin surgere to spring up, arise, stand up
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Parts of speech for Surging
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
surging popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
surging usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for surging
noun surging
- ebb and flow — tidal movement
- wash — to apply water or some other liquid to (something or someone) for the purpose of cleansing; cleanse by dipping, rubbing, or scrubbing in water or some other liquid.
adjective surging
- onrushing — Rushing or flowing forward.
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