Meaning: To increase suddenly and powerfully
Hindi: उमड़ना/वृद्धि होना
Synonyms: rise, increase, swell, escalate
Asked in: SSC MTS 2024 · SSC Selection Post Ph-9 2021 ML · SSC CHSL 2019 T-1
surge in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2024 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word in the given sentence.
The company faced a downturn in profits due to economic uncertainties.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Surge
Answer: b) Surge
Explanation:
The word "downturn" means a decline or reduction (गिरावट या कमी).
The opposite should mean a sudden increase or rise.
• Surge = a strong, sudden increase (तेज़ वृद्धि) → correct antonym
• Recession = economic decline (मंदी) → synonym, not opposite
• Plunge = a sudden fall (गिरावट) → synonym, not opposite
• Decline = decrease (कम होना) → synonym, not opposite
So, "surge" is the correct antonym of "downturn."
Examples
- “Prices surged after the fuel shortage.”
surge – questions
What is the meaning of surge in Hindi?
surge means “उमड़ना/वृद्धि होना” in Hindi. In English: To increase suddenly and powerfully
What are the synonyms of surge?
Synonyms of surge: rise, increase, swell, escalate.
What is the opposite of surge?
Antonyms of surge: decline, decrease.
Has surge been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – surge has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2024, SSC Selection Post Ph-9 2021 ML, SSC CHSL 2019 T-1.