What is the meaning of surging?

verb

  • Rise and move, as in waves or billows.
    • usage: "The army surged forward"
  • Rise rapidly.
    • usage: "the dollar soared against the yen"
  • Rise or move forward.
    • usage: "surging waves"
  • Rise or heave upward under the influence of a natural force such as a wave.
    • usage: "the boats surged"
  • See one's performance improve.
    • usage: "He levelled the score and then surged ahead"

adjective

  • Characterized by great swelling waves or surges.
    • usage: "billowy storm clouds"; "the restless billowing sea"; "surging waves"
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