Cool MateErupt
UK /["/ɪˈrʌpt/","/ɪˈrʌpts/","/ɪˈrʌptɪd/","/ɪˈrʌptɪŋ/"]/US /["/ɪˈrʌpt/","/ɪˈrʌpts/","/ɪˈrʌptɪd/","/ɪˈrʌptɪŋ/"]/
Definition
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.
Examples
- 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.
Usage notes
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.
Collocations
- 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
- explode
- burst
- erupt
- blast
- break out
Antonyms
- calm
- subside
- settle
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'rupture' which also means to break but in a different context.
- Using 'erupt' to describe non-explosive reactions, like a minor argument.