erupt
Americanverb (used without object)
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to burst forth.
Molten lava erupted from the top of the volcano.
- Synonyms:
- vent
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(of a volcano, geyser, etc.) to eject matter.
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to break out of a pent-up state, usually in a sudden and violent manner.
Words of anger erupted from her.
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to break out in a skin rash.
Hives erupted all over his face and hands.
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(of teeth) to grow through surrounding hard and soft tissues and become visible in the mouth.
verb (used with object)
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to release violently; burst forth with.
She erupted angry words.
- Synonyms:
- vent
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(of a volcano, geyser, etc.) to eject (matter).
verb
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to eject (steam, water, and volcanic material such as lava and ash) violently or (of volcanic material, etc) to be so ejected
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(intr) (of a skin blemish) to appear on the skin; break out
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(intr) (of a tooth) to emerge through the gum and become visible during the normal process of tooth development
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(intr) to burst forth suddenly and violently, as from restraint
to erupt in anger
Other Word Forms
- eruptible adjective
- eruption noun
- preerupt verb (used without object)
- reerupt verb (used without object)
- unerupted adjective
Etymology
Origin of erupt
First recorded in 1650–60; from Latin ēruptus “burst forth, broken out” (past participle of ērumpere ), equivalent to ē- “out of, from” + ruptus, past participle of rumpere “to break, rupture”; e- 1, rupture
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
There was something vivid about her, something tremendous, as if she might be about to erupt.
From Literature
Our little army erupts in cheers, ready to charge through a wall for this old fellow.
From Literature
U.S. stocks closed mixed on Thursday after a wild day on Wall Street in which metals surged, the price of oil spiked and a tug of war erupted in equities.
From MarketWatch
Clashes between federal and Tigrayan forces have erupted in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region, prompting the suspension of flights, security and diplomatic sources told AFP on Thursday.
From Barron's
When he walked onto the field for the first time, the roar of tens of thousands of screaming fans erupted into the night sky.
From BBC
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