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
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of surge varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: