B1noun 2K

Earthquake

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈɜːθkweɪk/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈɜːrθkweɪk/"]/

Meaning of Earthquake

a sudden, violent shaking of the earth’s surface

In simple words: A sudden shaking of the ground caused by movements in the Earth's crust.

Earthquake in a sentence

• The earthquake caused significant damage to the city.
• Scientists are studying the causes of earthquakes to better predict them.
• During the earthquake, people were advised to stay indoors for safety.
• An earthquake can lead to tsunamis if it occurs underwater.
• The earthquake registered a magnitude of 7.1 on the Richter scale.
• After the earthquake, rescue teams worked around the clock to find survivors.
• Many people felt anxious after experiencing their first earthquake.
• Seismologists use special equipment to measure the strength of an earthquake.

How to use Earthquake

Commonly used in news reports and scientific discussions. Not used in casual conversation unless specifically discussing natural disasters.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'earth' shaking in 'quake'—like the ground is on a trampoline.

Related words

Collocations with Earthquake

• big
• great
• huge
• cause
• trigger
• experience
• happen
• hit (something)
• occur
• activity
• zone
• survivor
• in an/​the earthquake
• the epicentre/​epicenter of an earthquake
• the magnitude of an earthquake

Synonyms for Earthquake

• quake
• tremor
• seismic event
• shock
• aftershock

Opposites of Earthquake

• calm
• stability

Common mistakes with Earthquake

• Confused with 'earth quake' as two separate words.
• Mispronunciation, often the second syllable is stressed incorrectly.
• Confusing it with 'landslide' or 'tsunami', though they are different events.

Frequently asked questions about Earthquake

What does Earthquake mean?

A sudden shaking of the ground caused by movements in the Earth's crust.

What is the definition of Earthquake?

a sudden, violent shaking of the earth’s surface

How do you use Earthquake in a sentence?

The earthquake caused significant damage to the city.

Can you give another example of Earthquake?

Scientists are studying the causes of earthquakes to better predict them.

What are synonyms for Earthquake?

Common alternatives include quake, tremor, seismic event, shock, aftershock.

What is the opposite of Earthquake?

Opposite meanings include calm, stability.

What words go with Earthquake?

It commonly pairs with big, great, huge, cause, trigger, experience, happen, hit (something), occur, activity, zone, survivor, in an/​the earthquake, the epicentre/​epicenter of an earthquake, the magnitude of an earthquake.

What are common mistakes when using Earthquake?

Confused with 'earth quake' as two separate words. Mispronunciation, often the second syllable is stressed incorrectly. Confusing it with 'landslide' or 'tsunami', though they are different events.

How do you pronounce Earthquake?

US: /["/ˈɜːrθkweɪk/"]/, UK: /["/ˈɜːθkweɪk/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Earthquake?

Commonly used in news reports and scientific discussions. Not used in casual conversation unless specifically discussing natural disasters.

What CEFR level is Earthquake?

"Earthquake" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.