Erupt: meaning, definitions and examples

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erupt

 

[ ษชหˆrสŒpt ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

volcano

To erupt means to explode or burst out suddenly, especially in a violent way. It is commonly used to describe the sudden release of lava, ash, and gases from a volcano.

Synonyms

blow up, burst, explode

Examples of usage

  • The volcano erupted, sending a plume of ash into the sky.
  • The volcano has been dormant for years, but it could erupt at any moment.
Context #2 | Verb

emotion

To erupt can also mean to suddenly express a strong emotion, such as anger or excitement, in a sudden and noisy way.

Synonyms

burst out, erupt in, explode

Examples of usage

  • He erupted in anger when he heard the news.
  • The crowd erupted in cheers as the winning goal was scored.
Context #3 | Noun

medical

An eruption refers to the sudden appearance of a skin condition, such as a rash or pimples.

Synonyms

flare-up, outbreak

Examples of usage

  • The doctor diagnosed the eruption as an allergic reaction.
  • The eruption on her skin caused itching and discomfort.

Translations

Translations of the word "erupt" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น erupcionar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅ‚เคŸเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ausbrechen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ meletus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะฑัƒั…ะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wybuchaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ™ด็ซใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉclater

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ erupcionar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท patlamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํญ๋ฐœํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠูู†ูุฌุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vybuchnout

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vybuchnรบลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ–ทๅ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izbruhati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gosna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€ั‹ะปา›ะฐะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒคแƒ”แƒ—แƒฅแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ patlamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ erupcionar

Etymology

The word 'erupt' comes from the Latin word 'eruptus', which is the past participle of 'erumpere', meaning 'to break out'. The term was first used in English in the early 17th century. Over the years, 'erupt' has been commonly associated with volcanic activity and the sudden release of emotions.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,440, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.