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pronunciation:: suhrj
parts of speech:: noun, verb
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part of speech:	noun
definition 1:	a strong forward motion; rush. The storm caused a sudden surge of flood water. synonyms: gush, rush similar words: billow, wave
definition 2:	a rise, increase, or rush of something. She felt a surge of anger when she saw the broken window.There was a surge in the price of gasoline. synonyms: wave similar words: flush, roll
related words:	flood, flow, flush, outburst, wash

part of speech:	verb
inflections:	surges, surging, surged
definition:	to move or swell in or like a wave; billow. The king's men surged over the hill. synonyms: billow similar words: roll, rush, swell
related words:	burst, cascade, churn, course, flood, heave, leap, run, stream, wash

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