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Definition of upsurge

upsurge

/ˈʌp.sɜːrdʒ/
up · surge
Plural:upsurges
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Past Simple:upsurged
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Past Participle:upsurged
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Present Participle:upsurging
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upsurge Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A sudden, rapid, or forceful upward rise or increase in amount, intensity, or activity.

Example

"The city experienced an unexpected upsurge in tourism following the international music festival."

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• verb

1

To rise, swell, or increase suddenly and forcefully.

Example

"Consumer demand began to upsurge as soon as the holiday discounts were announced."

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• Nearby Words

upstater
upstream
upstroke
upsurge
upsweep
upswelling
upswept

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century as a compound of the prefix 'up-' and 'surge' (from Old French 'sourge', ultimately from Latin 'surgere', meaning 'to rise').

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Upsurge. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/upsurge
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