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- pronunciation:
- ih
ruhpt
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
erupts, erupting, erupted |
| definition 1: |
to break or burst out suddenly.
Lava erupts from a volcano.A fight erupted on the playground.- synonyms:
- gush, spew, spout, spurt
- similar words:
- burst, explode, issue, overflow, pour
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| definition 2: |
of a volcano, to break open and send out hot melted rock and ash.
That volcano erupted only ten years ago.
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| derivation: |
eruptible (adj.) |
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