erupt

[ɪˈɹʌpt]

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erupting - erupt

An eruption happens when something suddenly bursts or comes out.

When we talk about volcanoes, an eruption means a big explosion of lava and ash. But eruptions can also happen in other situations - like when a volcano "erupts" on to social media because it's really popular! In science, an erupting star means that the outer layers are being released into space.

How common is "erupt"?

Word erupt is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.

Definitions

verb

To eject something violently (such as lava or water, as from a volcano or geyser).
Example: The volcano erupted, spewing lava across a wide area.
To burst forth; to break out.
Example: The third molar tooth erupts late in most people, and sometimes does not appear at all.
To spontaneously release pressure or tension.
Example: The crowd erupted in anger.

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Real examples of "erupting" in context

Tom Cruise on Doing Incredibly Dangerous Stunts, Mission Impossible & Top Gun with Val Kilmer

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an erupting volcano? You know, I

12:37

I've been to an erupting volcano.

12:39

erupt

How common is "erupt"?

verb

Real examples of "erupting" in context

Tom Cruise on Doing Incredibly Dangerous Stunts, Mission Impossible & Top Gun with Val Kilmer

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