word
Erupt
Ih-RUHPT
/ɪˈrʌpt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
erupt
Dictionary meaning
Become active and spew forth lava and rocks.
Examples
- Vesuvius erupts once in a while.
- Unrest erupted in the country.
Synonyms: belch
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