B1nounemotionspsychology
US/ɜːrdʒ/
UK/ɜːdʒ/
a strong feeling of wanting to do something
In context
I had a sudden urge to eat something sweet at midnight.
Try to resist the urge to check your phone during class.
She felt a strong urge to travel after finishing university.
Words that go with urge
adjective + noun
- sudden urgeHe felt a sudden urge to laugh.
- strong urgeShe had a strong urge to call him.
verb + noun
- resist the urgeI resisted the urge to buy another bag.
- feel the urgeDo you ever feel the urge to quit your job?
noun + preposition
- urge toI have an urge to go swimming.