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erupt

erupt

Meaning of erupt

explode from volcano

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EN-UK/ɪˈrʌpt/
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erupt with Russian translation

erupt usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Когда вулкан начинает извергаться, людям нужно уйти на возвышенность.

When the volcano starts to erupt, people must move to higher ground.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Лава может течь быстро, если вулкан внезапно начнёт извергаться.

Lava can flow fast if the volcano erupts suddenly.

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erupt belongs to the topic "Natural Phenomena". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

eruptизвергаться
seasons of the yearвремена года
springвесна
winterзима
longпродолжительный
endзаканчиваться
temperatureтемпература

erupt synonyms

Related words worth learning together

spew
Informal, vivid: to eject large quantities violently (ash, lava, liquids, words).
break out
To begin suddenly (used for conflicts, epidemics, fires or eruptions) — stresses the start of an event.
emit
To give off or release (gas, light, sound) without implying violence or explosion.
belch
Informal and often noisy: to eject smoke, gas, or flame in a rude or sudden way; also to burp.
vent
To release (gas, pressure) through an outlet; also to release emotions — emphasis on a controlled outlet rather than violent eruption.
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🇬🇧en
spew

Informal, vivid: to eject large quantities violently (ash, lava, liquids, words).

B2Often

The volcano spewed ash and molten rock for hours.

B
🇬🇧en
break out

To begin suddenly (used for conflicts, epidemics, fires or eruptions) — stresses the start of an event.

B2Often

A fire broke out in the warehouse last night.

🇬🇧en

To give off or release (gas, light, sound) without implying violence or explosion.

B2Often

The factory emits large amounts of smoke every day.

B
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belch

Informal and often noisy: to eject smoke, gas, or flame in a rude or sudden way; also to burp.

B2Rarely

The factory chimney belched black smoke all afternoon.

V
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vent

To release (gas, pressure) through an outlet; also to release emotions — emphasis on a controlled outlet rather than violent eruption.

B2Often

They vented the excess steam through a safety valve.

🇬🇧en

A sudden rupture or violent break; highlights a swift break/opening rather than a sustained outflow.

B2Very Often

The old pipe burst and flooded the cellar.

G
🇬🇧en
gush

To flow out rapidly and in large amounts (liquid, blood, praise); implies a strong continuous flow rather than an explosive blast.

B2Often

Oil gushed from the damaged well for hours.

🇬🇧en

To eject liquid, smoke or steam in a directed jet from a narrow opening; suggests a jet-like, often sustained emission.

B2Often

The whale spouted water as it surfaced near the boat.

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How to pronounce erupt and what this word means

erupt means erupt. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce erupt

/ɪˈrʌpt/

erupt translation

erupt

erupt examples

When the volcano starts to erupt, people must move to higher ground.

erupt transcription

/ɪˈrʌpt/, /ɪˈrʌpt/

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erupt meaning: what does it mean?

explode from volcano

erupt pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

erupt is pronounced as /ɪˈrʌpt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

erupt definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

When the volcano starts to erupt, people must move to higher ground. Translation: Когда вулкан начинает извергаться, людям нужно уйти на возвышенность.

Is erupt part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?

Yes, erupt can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is erupt part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, erupt can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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