Erupt
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪˈɹʌpt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Erupt is a verb meaning (intransitive) To eject something violently (such as lava or water, as from a volcano or geyser).
Meaning
(intransitive) To eject something violently (such as lava or water, as from a volcano or geyser).
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To burst forth; to break out.
- (intransitive, figuratively) To spontaneously release pressure or tension.
- (intransitive, biology) (Of birds, insects, etc.) To suddenly appear in a certain region in large numbers.
Example Sentences
The crowd erupted in anger.
The whole table erupted in laughter.
The volcano erupted, spewing lava across a wide area.
The third molar tooth erupts late in most people, and sometimes does not appear at all.
Word Forms
- erupts
- erupting
- erupted
Synonyms for erupt
Depending on context, synonyms include burst, break, flare, ignite, belch, flare up.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ignite, flare up, flare, break, burst, belch.
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