erupt — to explode or burst forth suddenly and violently
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to explode or burst forth suddenly and violently
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈrʌpt/
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
The volcano suddenly began to erupt, shooting lava high into the sky.
Truth will erupt to interrupt the corrupt!
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🌳Etymology
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).
Breakdown
e- (out) + rupt (break/burst) = erupt
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📝Examples
“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.”
“The crowd erupted in cheers when their team scored the winning goal.”
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