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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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