outbreak — a sudden start or eruption of something unpleasant, especially violence or disease
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sudden start or eruption of something unpleasant, especially violence or disease
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈaʊtbreɪk/
Korean meaning: (질병, 전쟁, 폭력 등의) 발발, 발생, 창궐
Korean pronunciation: **아웃**브레이크
Example Sentences
- The zombie movie started with a mysterious outbreak at a fast-food restaurant.
- Health officials are monitoring the outbreak closely.
- There was an outbreak of laughter when the teacher's wig fell off during the presentation.
outbreak
NOUN//ˈaʊtbreɪk//
a sudden start or eruption of something unpleasant, especially violence or disease
Doctors rush to contain the sudden outbreak spreading through the small village.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'ut' (out) and 'brecan' (to break), combined with the prefix 'out-' meaning outward or forth. The word emerged in the 15th century to describe a sudden violent occurrence or eruption.
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📝Examples
“The zombie movie started with a mysterious outbreak at a fast-food restaurant.”
“Health officials are monitoring the outbreak closely.”
“There was an outbreak of laughter when the teacher's wig fell off during the presentation.”
“The outbreak of the conflict surprised international observers.”
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