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As I found out the verb 'to surge' means to move suddenly forward. Now I ask myself if I can also use this verb in a fictional meaning. For example can I substitute this verb for 'to advance'
e.g. "I advanced greatly in my skills." -> "I surged greatly in my skills."
As I found out the verb 'to surge' means to move suddenly forward. Now I ask myself if I can also use this verb in a fictional meaning. For example can I substitute this verb for 'to advance'
e.g. "I advanced greatly in my skills." -> "I surged greatly in my skills."
Thanks in advance.
In my opinion it does not work well in that context. I think "surge" is better used describing something physical.
The verb 'to surge' 
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