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单词 erupts
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erupt

verb

i-ˈrəpt How to pronounce erupt (audio)
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 How to pronounce erupt (audio)
adjective
eruptive
i-ˈrəp-tiv How to pronounce erupt (audio)
adjective
eruptively adverb

Synonyms

  • belch
  • disgorge
  • eject
  • eruct
  • expel
  • jet
  • spew
  • spout
  • spurt
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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)

Kids Definition

erupt

verb

i-ˈrəpt How to pronounce erupt (audio)
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 How to pronounce erupt (audio)
1
of a tooth : to emerge through the gum
2
: to break out (as with a skin eruption)

erupts

verb

present tense third-person singular of erupt
1
as in ejects
to violently throw out or off (something from within) the volcano erupted clouds of poisonous gas and tons of hot ash

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • ejects
  • expels
  • spits
  • disgorges
  • emits
  • belches
  • pours
  • spews
  • hurls
  • spurts
  • fires
  • spouts
  • surges
  • gushes
  • jets
  • emanates
  • releases
  • exhales
  • streams
  • squirts
  • heaves
  • tosses
  • eructs
  • launches
  • springs
  • flings
  • shoots
  • issues
  • vents
  • casts
  • discharges
  • pitches

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • contains
  • restrains
  • shuts (in or up)
  • bottles (up)
2
as in explodes
to develop suddenly and violently a fire erupted, and flames soon engulfed the room

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • explodes
  • swells
  • flames
  • breaks out
  • mounts
  • skyrockets
  • blazes (up)
  • bursts (forth)
  • proliferates
  • detonates
  • multiplies
  • flares (up)
  • rockets
  • snowballs
  • mushrooms
  • burgeons
  • balloons
  • waxes
  • touches off
  • bourgeons
  • blows up
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