26984 words

erupting

6 definitions • 8 examples
1
present participle of
2
When a volcano erupts, it explodes and flames and rocks come out of it:

Examples:

Since the volcano last erupted, many houses have been built in a dangerous position on its slopes.
3
to start suddenly and violently:

Examples:

violence erupts At the end of a hot summer, violence erupted in the inner cities.
clashes erupt Clashes erupted between protesters and police.
4
to suddenly start to make a lot of noise or to express your feelings in a noisy way:

Examples:

erupt into The audience erupted into laughter.
As soon as the teacher left, the classroom erupted.
5
If spots erupt on your skin, they suddenly appear:

Examples:

Two days after he'd been exposed to the substance, a painful rash erupted on his neck.
6
When a tooth erupts, it appears through the gum (= the flesh surrounding the teeth) for the first time:

Examples:

Before a new tooth erupts, it can cause a red, swollen area on the baby's gums.

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