upsurge — a sudden large increase in something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sudden large increase in something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʌpsɜːrdʒ/
Korean meaning: 급증, 급상승
Korean pronunciation: **업**서지
Example Sentences
- There was an upsurge in coffee shop visits after the new app launched free wifi passwords.
- The upsurge in online shopping during the pandemic changed retail forever.
- My mom noticed an upsurge in dirty dishes whenever my friends visit.
upsurge
NOUN//ˈʌpsɜːrdʒ//
a sudden large increase in something
Traders celebrate an upsurge in market values on the trading floor
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When rivers merge, watch the surge!
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Origin
From the prefix 'up-' (upward direction) combined with 'surge' (a sudden powerful forward or upward movement, derived from Latin surgere meaning 'to rise or swell'). The word emerged in English in the 19th century to describe a sudden upward rush or increase.
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“There was an upsurge in coffee shop visits after the new app launched free wifi passwords.”
“The upsurge in online shopping during the pandemic changed retail forever.”
“My mom noticed an upsurge in dirty dishes whenever my friends visit.”
“The company experienced an upsurge in profits after the successful marketing campaign.”
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