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- pronunciation:
- ih
ruhpt
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
erupts, erupting, erupted |
| definition 1: |
When something erupts, it breaks out of something else with very strong force.
Lava erupts from a volcano.His anger suddenly erupted.- synonyms:
- spout
- similar words:
- burst, explode, issue, overflow, pour
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| definition 2: |
When a volcano erupts, it breaks open and sends out hot melted rock and ash.
That volcano erupted only ten years ago.
- similar words:
- explode
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| derivation: |
eruptible (adj.) |
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