Surge or surge means a burst or sudden increase, as of energy, emotion, or electrical power--
Make sure to plug the computer into a surge protector.
He felt a surge of tenderness every time he saw a giraffe.
Surge may mean a sudden forward movement, as of a crowd--
The police lined up to make sure the crowd wouldn't surge onto the field.
The mob surged forward, but there was almost no room left.
Serge or serge ( rhymes with surge ) means a kind of twill fabric, usually used for making suits--
"You've never mussed the crease in my blue serge pants... this is a fine romance."
The new uniforms are made of khaki serge.
Now that you know that, you can say--
"Every time she saw a man in a blue serge suit, she felt a surge of emotion."
Note--"Serge" is a male's given name--
Serge and Pierre will be over later.
Note # 2--a "surgeon" ( one word ) is a doctor who performs operations--
The emergency room surgeon removed his appendix.
Not to be confused with "surge on" ( two words )--
There may have been a power surge on the electric circuit. We should call a repairman.
Note # 3--a "sergeant" ( sarr gent ) is a non-commissioned officer, or a title of rank in some other occupations--
The sergeant gives orders to the private.
"Sarge" is a nickname for "sergeant"--
The sarge put him on KP as a punishment.
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