Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Erupt.
How to pronounce erupt:
US
Erupt - 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 volcano erupted with a deafening boom."
"Emotions erupted as the crowd cheered for their team."
"The protesters erupted in anger and started throwing rocks."
"Suddenly, a fight erupted between the two rival gangs."
"Laughter erupted from the children as the clown entered the room."
Word Game Points
Is ERUPT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, erupt is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ERUPT has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is ERUPT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, erupt is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordERUPT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is ERUPT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, erupt is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordERUPT has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
