Upsurge Meaning
/ˈʌˌpsɜrdʒ/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA sudden strong rise or flow.
verbto surge up, or to become stronger or greater
Sentence Examples
An upsurge in cases reminded the people that the pandemic was not over yet.
On the anniversary of the cataclysm, there was an upsurge in zombie attacks.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The sudden ____ in demand for masks caused shortages during the pandemic.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The company has seen a significant ____ in sales since it launched its new and international marketing campaign today.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English up- English surge English upsurge From up- + surge.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Our South Wales correspondent expects the current upsurge of coal traffic in South Wales to swell BR tonnage in the area by 20 per cent this year compared with 1963 carryings."
— 1964 March, “News and Comment: More block trains in South Wales”, in Modern Railways, page 152:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The sudden ____ in demand for masks caused shortages during the pandemic.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The company has seen a significant ____ in sales since it launched its new and international marketing campaign today.