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onrush vs surge

surge vs onrush

onrush and surge both are nouns.

onrush is not a verb while surge is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
onrush Yes No No No
surge Yes No Yes No
As nouns, surge is a hypernym of onrush; that is, surge is a word with a broader meaning than onrush:
  • onrush: a forceful forward rush or flow
  • surge: a sudden forceful flow
Other hypernyms of onrush include rush, spate, upsurge.
onrush (noun) surge (noun)
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) a sudden or abrupt strong increase
a forceful forward rush or flow a sudden forceful flow
a large sea wave
onrush (verb) surge (verb)
see one's performance improve
rise rapidly
rise and move, as in waves or billows
rise or move forward
rise or heave upward under the influence of a natural force such as a wave
Difference between onrush and surge

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