Urge Definition & Meaning
urge
- noun
- an instinctive motive; "profound religious impulses"
- a strong restless desire; "why this urge to travel?"
- verb
- force or impel in an indicated direction; "I urged him to finish his studies"
- push for something; "The travel agent recommended strongly that we not travel on Thanksgiving Day"
- spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts; "The crowd cheered the demonstrating strikers"
"Urge" in song lyrics
See how urge is used in real songs:
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"Slidin on your side and curves, satisfy the primal urge"
Asher Roth f/ Busta Rhymes, New Kingdom — Lion's Roar -
"But we still dropped Da Bombs and gave you the urge"
Deadly Venoms — Chasing Dreams -
"An uncontrollable urge"
Doug E. Fresh and the Get Fresh Crew — The Plane (So High)
Words that rhyme with urge
Usage tips for "urge"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "urge" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for urge to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does urge mean?
- an instinctive motive; "profound religious impulses" a strong restless desire; "why this urge to travel?" force or impel in an indicated direction; "I urged him to finish his studies" push for something; "The travel agent recommended strongly that we not travel on Thanksgiving Day" spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts; "The crowd cheered the demonstrating strikers"
- What part of speech is urge?
- Urge is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does urge have?
- Urge has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).