The urge
Example: He felt a strong urge to speak.
Definition
"The urge" refers to a sudden, strong desire or impulse to do something, often difficult to resist. It describes an internal feeling that compels a person to act in a certain way, such as when someone feels a strong urge to speak or move.
Etymology
The phrase "the urge" comes from the Latin word 'urgere,' meaning to press or push. Over time, it evolved in English to describe an internal pressing feeling or impulse that motivates immediate action. Did you know? The sense of 'urge' as a strong desire has been used since the late Middle Ages.
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"The urge" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 115 commonly used words.
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