B2verb 2K

Erupt

🇬🇧 UK /["/ɪˈrʌpt/","/ɪˈrʌpts/","/ɪˈrʌptɪd/","/ɪˈrʌptɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ɪˈrʌpt/","/ɪˈrʌpts/","/ɪˈrʌptɪd/","/ɪˈrʌptɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Erupt

when a volcano erupts or burning rocks, smoke, etc. erupt or are erupted, the burning rocks, etc. are thrown out from the volcano

In simple words: To suddenly burst out or explode.

Erupt in a sentence

• The volcano is expected to erupt after days of intense seismic activity.
• When the volcano began to erupt, people were evacuated from nearby villages.
• The crowd began to erupt in cheers once the team scored the winning goal.
• Suddenly, the audience erupted into laughter during the comedian’s performance.
• Conflict can erupt quickly when tensions run high between groups.
• Rashes may erupt on the skin as an allergic reaction to certain medications.
• Blemishes can erupt during puberty due to hormonal changes.

How to use Erupt

Use 'erupt' when talking about volcanoes or sudden strong emotions. It's typically not used in casual conversation outside of these contexts.

Grammar pattern

erupt + (object)

Memory hint

Think of 'eruption' — imagine a volcano blowing up with lava.

Related words

Collocations with Erupt

• violently
• suddenly
• periodically
• threaten to
• in
• into
• with
• violently
• suddenly
• periodically
• threaten to
• in
• into
• with
• violently
• suddenly
• periodically
• threaten to
• in
• into
• with

Synonyms for Erupt

• explode
• burst
• erupt
• blast
• break out

Opposites of Erupt

• calm
• subside
• settle

Common mistakes with Erupt

• Confused with 'rupture' which also means to break but in a different context.
• Using 'erupt' to describe non-explosive reactions, like a minor argument.

Frequently asked questions about Erupt

What does Erupt mean?

To suddenly burst out or explode.

What is the definition of Erupt?

when a volcano erupts or burning rocks, smoke, etc. erupt or are erupted, the burning rocks, etc. are thrown out from the volcano

How do you use Erupt in a sentence?

The volcano is expected to erupt after days of intense seismic activity.

Can you give another example of Erupt?

When the volcano began to erupt, people were evacuated from nearby villages.

What are synonyms for Erupt?

Common alternatives include explode, burst, erupt, blast, break out.

What is the opposite of Erupt?

Opposite meanings include calm, subside, settle.

What words go with Erupt?

It commonly pairs with violently, suddenly, periodically, threaten to, in, into, with, violently, suddenly, periodically, threaten to, in, into, with, violently, suddenly, periodically, threaten to, in, into, with.

What are common mistakes when using Erupt?

Confused with 'rupture' which also means to break but in a different context. Using 'erupt' to describe non-explosive reactions, like a minor argument.

How do you pronounce Erupt?

US: /["/ɪˈrʌpt/","/ɪˈrʌpts/","/ɪˈrʌptɪd/","/ɪˈrʌptɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ɪˈrʌpt/","/ɪˈrʌpts/","/ɪˈrʌptɪd/","/ɪˈrʌptɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Erupt?

Use 'erupt' when talking about volcanoes or sudden strong emotions. It's typically not used in casual conversation outside of these contexts.

What CEFR level is Erupt?

"Erupt" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.