surge Synonyms
Another word for surge
• noun (Context 1)
A sudden and significant increase in volume, intensity, or amount.
"There was a massive spike in online shopping during the holiday season."
• verb (Context 2)
To increase suddenly and powerfully in value, volume, or intensity.
"Company profits surged after the successful launch of their new smartphone."
• noun (Context 3)
A sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd or by a natural force such as waves or tide.
"The gates opened and a sudden rush of people flooded into the concert hall."
• verb (Context 4)
To move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward.
"The floodwaters surged past the defensive barriers, inundating the small town."
• noun (Context 5)
A sudden, powerful forward movement of electricity or voltage in a circuit.
"The power spike caused by the lightning strike damaged several computers in the office."
Opposites of surge
The opposite of surge shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: