erupt

verb

i-ˈrəpt

erupted; erupting; erupts

intransitive verb

a(1)

: to burst from limits or restraint

(2)

of a tooth : to emerge through the gum

: to force out or release suddenly and often violently something (such as lava or steam) that is pent up

: to become active or violent especially suddenly : break forth

war could erupt at any moment

the audience erupted in applause

: to break out with or as if with a skin eruption

transitive verb

: to force out or release usually suddenly and violently

a volcano erupting lava and ash

eruptible

i-ˈrəp-tə-bəl How to pronounce erupt (audio)

adjective

eruptive

i-ˈrəp-tiv How to pronounce erupt (audio)

adjective

eruptively adverb

Example Sentences

The volcano erupted with tremendous force. A bitter dispute has erupted among the members of the team.

Recent Examples on the Web Eventually, as the over-pressurization of moralism intensifies, the desires of the masses erupt.

Andrew Hartz, WSJ, 7 Aug. 2022 Angry protests erupt as UC Berkeley fences off People’s Park for housing construction.

Laura Blasey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2022 At the sound of his voice, the cattle erupt in a chorus of moos.

Eileen Finan, PEOPLE.com, 14 July 2022 The Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program reported in November the volcano began to erupt in October and discoloration in water from the eruption could be seen by satellite data in April and May.

Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 26 May 2022 However, knowing if a volcano might erupt is just the first step.

Shel Evergreen, Ars Technica, 31 Jan. 2022 Based on research done after the Pinatubo eruption, it is believed that a volcano must at least erupt 5 billion tons to affect global temperatures.

David Bressan, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2022 Unzen would erupt on June 3, killing the Kraffts along with 41 others in a pyroclastic flow.

Henry Hullah, CNN, 28 July 2022 However, as that cooler air arrives, strong to severe thunderstorms may erupt on Saturday.

Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 21 July 2022 See More

单词	erupt
释义	erupt verb i-ˈrəpt erupted; erupting; erupts intransitive verb 1 a(1) : to burst from limits or restraint (2) of a tooth : to emerge through the gum b : to force out or release suddenly and often violently something (such as lava or steam) that is pent up c : to become active or violent especially suddenly : break forth war could erupt at any moment the audience erupted in applause 2 : to break out with or as if with a skin eruption transitive verb : to force out or release usually suddenly and violently a volcano erupting lava and ash eruptible i-ˈrəp-tə-bəl adjective eruptive i-ˈrəp-tiv adjective eruptively adverb Synonyms belch disgorge eject eruct expel jet spew spout spurt See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The volcano erupted with tremendous force. A bitter dispute has erupted among the members of the team. Recent Examples on the Web Eventually, as the over-pressurization of moralism intensifies, the desires of the masses erupt. Andrew Hartz, WSJ, 7 Aug. 2022 Angry protests erupt as UC Berkeley fences off People’s Park for housing construction. Laura Blasey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2022 At the sound of his voice, the cattle erupt in a chorus of moos. Eileen Finan, PEOPLE.com, 14 July 2022 The Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program reported in November the volcano began to erupt in October and discoloration in water from the eruption could be seen by satellite data in April and May. Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 26 May 2022 However, knowing if a volcano might erupt is just the first step. Shel Evergreen, Ars Technica, 31 Jan. 2022 Based on research done after the Pinatubo eruption, it is believed that a volcano must at least erupt 5 billion tons to affect global temperatures. David Bressan, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2022 Unzen would erupt on June 3, killing the Kraffts along with 41 others in a pyroclastic flow. Henry Hullah, CNN, 28 July 2022 However, as that cooler air arrives, strong to severe thunderstorms may erupt on Saturday. Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 21 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Latin eruptus, past participle of erumpere to burst forth, from e- + rumpere to break — more at reave First Known Use 1657, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a(1) Phrases Containing erupt erupt in laughter erupt in laughter Kids Definition erupt verb i-ˈrəpt erupted; erupting 1 : to send out lava, rocks, and ash in a sudden explosion The volcano erupted. 2 : to burst out in a sudden explosion Lava erupted from the volcano. 3 : to happen, begin, or appear suddenly War erupted. A rash erupted on my skin. Medical Definition erupt intransitive verb i-ˈrəpt 1 of a tooth : to emerge through the gum 2 : to break out (as with a skin eruption) erupt verb 1 as in to eject to violently throw out or off (something from within) the volcano erupted clouds of poisonous gas and tons of hot ash Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance eject expel spit emit spurt spew belch disgorge fire hurl pour emanate spout jet gush surge stream release exhale squirt eruct heave spring vent issue shoot fling launch toss cast discharge pitch Antonyms & Near Antonyms contain restrain shut (in or up) bottle (up) 2 as in to explode to develop suddenly and violently a fire erupted, and flames soon engulfed the room Synonyms & Similar Words explode swell flame mount break out skyrocket proliferate blaze (up) burst (forth) flare (up) multiply detonate snowball rocket mushroom burgeon balloon wax touch off bourgeon blow up
随便看	resulting in resultingly resultless results results (in) results in resumable resume resumed resumer resumers resumes resuming resummon resummoned resummoning resummons resumption resumptions resumptive resumptively resumé resumés resupinate resupination

erupt

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Phrases Containing erupt

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