Vocabulary Entry

surge

|noun • verb

noun

A sudden powerful forward or upward movement.

Example Sentences

"There was a surge of electricity when the machine started."

"The lake experienced a surge in water level after the heavy rains."

"During the festival, there was a surge of visitors to the town."

verb

Example Sentences

"The crowd surged forward to get a better view of the concert."

"As the tide began to change, the water surged against the rocks."

"The company's stock price surged after the positive earnings report."