English · Word Candidate

surge

/sɝd͡ʒ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: surges · surging · surged

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Meaning · English

A sudden transient rush, flood or increase.

Noun

He felt a surge of excitement.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

The maximum amplitude of a vehicle's forward/backward oscillation.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To rush, flood, or increase suddenly.

Verb

Toaster sales surged last year.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To accelerate forwards, particularly suddenly.

Verb

A ship surges forwards, sways sideways and heaves up.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “surge” mean?

A sudden transient rush, flood or increase.

Is “surge” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.