upsurge

noun
UK: /ˈʌpsɜːdʒ/
US: /ˈʌpsɜːrdʒ/

  1. A sudden increase in something.

    1. There was an upsurge of interest in the topic.
    2. The recent upsurge in violence is cause for serious concern for local citizens.

Synonyms

surge increase spike growth rise
upsurge intransitive-verb

  1. To suddenly increase.

    1. Prices upsurge in the summer.
    2. Consumer spending is expected to upsurge before the holiday season starts.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "upsurge" is /ˈʌpsɜːdʒ/ in British English and /ˈʌpsɜːrdʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "upsurge": surge, increase, spike, growth, rise.

Example usage of "upsurge": "There was an upsurge of interest in the topic.". More examples on the page.