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Tide vs Surge - What's the difference?

tide | surge |


In obsolete terms the difference between tide and surge

is that tide is violent confluence — Francis Baconsurge is a spring; a fountain.

In intransitive terms the difference between tide and surge

is that tide is to pour a tide or flood while surge is to rush, flood, or increase suddenly.

As nouns the difference between tide and surge

is that tide is the periodic change of the sea level, particularly when caused by the gravitational influence of the sun and the moon while surge is a sudden transient rush, flood or increase.

As verbs the difference between tide and surge

is that tide is to cause to float with the tide; to drive or carry with the tide or stream while surge is to rush, flood, or increase suddenly.

Hike vs Surge - What's the difference?

hike | surge |


In nautical terms the difference between hike and surge

is that hike is to lean out to the windward side of a sailboat in order to counterbalance the effects of the wind on the sails while surge is the swell or heave of the sea. (FM 55-501).

As nouns the difference between hike and surge

is that hike is a long walk while surge is a sudden transient rush, flood or increase.

As verbs the difference between hike and surge

is that hike is to take a long walk for pleasure or exercise while surge is to rush, flood, or increase suddenly.

Surge vs Fluctuate - What's the difference?

surge | fluctuate |


In intransitive terms the difference between surge and fluctuate

is that surge is to rush, flood, or increase suddenly while fluctuate is to undulate.

As a noun surge

is a sudden transient rush, flood or increase.

Dart vs Surge - What's the difference?

dart | surge | Related terms |


In intransitive terms the difference between dart and surge

is that dart is to start and run with speed; to shoot rapidly along while surge is to rush, flood, or increase suddenly.

As nouns the difference between dart and surge

is that dart is a pointed missile weapon, intended to be thrown by the hand; a short lance; a javelin; any sharp-pointed missile weapon, as an arrow while surge is a sudden transient rush, flood or increase.

As verbs the difference between dart and surge

is that dart is to throw with a sudden effort or thrust, as a dart or other missile weapon; to hurl or launch while surge is to rush, flood, or increase suddenly.

Streak vs Surge - What's the difference?

streak | surge | Related terms |

Streak is a related term of surge.


As nouns the difference between streak and surge

is that streak is an irregular line left from smearing or motion while surge is a sudden transient rush, flood or increase.

As verbs the difference between streak and surge

is that streak is to have or obtain streaks while surge is (lb) to rush, flood, or increase suddenly.

Surge vs Gush - What's the difference?

surge | gush | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between surge and gush

is that surge is a sudden transient rush, flood or increase while gush is a sudden rapid outflow.

As verbs the difference between surge and gush

is that surge is to rush, flood, or increase suddenly while gush is to flow forth suddenly, in great volume.

Assemble vs Surge - What's the difference?

assemble | surge | Related terms |

Assemble is a related term of surge.


As verbs the difference between assemble and surge

is that assemble is while surge is (lb) to rush, flood, or increase suddenly.

As a noun surge is

a sudden transient rush, flood or increase.

Undulate vs Surge - What's the difference?

undulate | surge |


As verbs the difference between undulate and surge

is that undulate is to cause to move in a wavelike motion while surge is (lb) to rush, flood, or increase suddenly.

As an adjective undulate

is wavy in appearance or form.

As a noun surge is

a sudden transient rush, flood or increase.

Surge vs Increment - What's the difference?

surge | increment |


As nouns the difference between surge and increment

is that surge is a sudden transient rush, flood or increase while increment is increment.

As a verb surge

is (lb) to rush, flood, or increase suddenly.

Dash vs Surge - What's the difference?

dash | surge | Related terms |

Dash is a related term of surge.


As nouns the difference between dash and surge

is that dash is (typography) any of the following symbols: (''horizontal bar ) while surge is a sudden transient rush, flood or increase.

As verbs the difference between dash and surge

is that dash is to run quickly or for a short distance while surge is (lb) to rush, flood, or increase suddenly.

As an interjection dash

is (euphemistic) damn!.

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