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eruptto explode or burst forth suddenly and violently

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to explode or burst forth suddenly and violently

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈrʌpt/

Korean meaning: 폭발하다, 분출하다

Korean pronunciation: 이**럽**트

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother's temper erupted when she found out I ate all her cookies.
  • The classroom erupted into chaos when the teacher announced a surprise test.
  • Social media erupted with complaints after the new policy was announced.

erupt

VERB

//ɪˈrʌpt//

to explode or burst forth suddenly and violently

erupt concept
💡 Concept

The volcano erupts violently, shooting lava and rocks skyward

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erupt rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Truth will erupt to interrupt the corrupt!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪˈrʌpt/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪˈrʌpt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixe--
Rootrupt

Origin

From Latin 'eruptus', the past participle of 'erumpere', meaning 'to break out or burst forth'. The word combines the prefix 'e-' (out) with 'rumpere' (to break or burst).

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🎵Rhyme

corruptabruptinterrupt
corrupt
abrupt
interrupt

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother's temper erupted when she found out I ate all her cookies.

😄 Fun example

The classroom erupted into chaos when the teacher announced a surprise test.

Social media erupted with complaints after the new policy was announced.

The crowd erupted in cheers when their team scored the winning goal.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

explodeburstblow upbreak outflare up

Antonyms

calmsubsidesuppress

Related

eruptiondisruptcorruptinterruptvolcanic