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Meaning of erupts
The primary meaning of the word "erupts" is to suddenly and violently release or explode.
Etymology of erupts
The word "erupts" originates from the Latin "erupt-", which is the past participle stem of "erumpere", meaning to burst out or break out, a combination of "ex-" (out) and "rumpere" (to break)
Historically, the term has been used to describe sudden and violent natural events, such as volcanic eruptions, and has since been extended to describe other types of sudden releases or outbursts
Synonyms
Definitions
- To burst or explode, typically with a sudden release of energy or violence
- * To suddenly start or break out, especially with reference to a natural phenomenon, such as a volcanic eruption or an outbreak of violence
Usage Examples
- The volcano erupts, spewing ash and lava into the air
- * The crowd erupts in cheers as the home team scores the winning goal
- * The argument erupts into a full-blown fight
Antonyms
subsides
calms
quiets
soothes
alleviates
diminishes
decreases
reduces
lessens
moderates
stabilizes
settles
ceases
stops
halts
suppresses
restrains
contains
dampens
muffles
silences