Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Erupting.
Erupting - as a verb
Start abruptly
Example: "After 1989, peace broke out in the former east bloc"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break outErupt or intensify suddenly
Example: "Unrest erupted in the country"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break openburst outflare8irrupt8Start to burn or burst into flames
Example: "Marsh gases ignited suddenly"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
catch firecombust13conflagrate17ignite7take fireHypernyms (Closely Related)
change stateturn4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Break out
Example: "The tooth erupted and had to be extracted"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break throughcome outpush throughHypernyms (Closely Related)
appear10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Become active and spew forth lava and rocks
Example: "Vesuvius erupts once in a while"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
belch12extravasate21Force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up
Example: "Break into tears"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break11burst7Appear on the skin
Example: "A rash erupted on her arms after she had touched the exotic plant"
Example Sentences
"The erupting volcano spewed hot lava into the air."
"The people fled from the erupting volcano as fast as they could."
"The hikers were trapped on the mountain due to the erupting storm."
"The erupting geyser provided a spectacular sight for the tourists."
"The villagers were evacuated to avoid the dangers of the erupting volcano."
Word Game Points
Is ERUPTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, erupting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ERUPTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is ERUPTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, erupting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordERUPTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is ERUPTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, erupting is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordERUPTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
