Erupt — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /i-ˈrəpt/

Meaning & Definition of Erupt

Erupt (verb)

  1. to burst from limits or restraint
  2. to emerge through the gum
  3. to force out or release suddenly and often violently something (such as lava or steam) that is pent up

Erupt (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to violently throw out or off (something from within)

    "the volcano erupted clouds of poisonous gas and tons of hot ash"

    similar: belch, disgorge, eject, eruct, expel, jet, spew, spout, spurt
    related: gush, pour, squirt, stream, surge, emanate, exhale, issue, release, shoot, spit, spring, vent, discharge, emit, fire, cast, fling, heave, hurl, launch, pitch, toss
    near: bottle (up), contain, restrain, shut (in or up)

  2. to develop suddenly and violently

    "a fire erupted, and flames soon engulfed the room"

    similar: blaze (up), break out, burst (forth), explode, flame, flare (up)
    related: rocket, skyrocket, balloon, burgeon, mount, multiply, mushroom, proliferate, snowball, swell, wax, blow up, detonate, touch off

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Erupt

The most common words with a similar meaning to Erupt:

belch, disgorge, eject, eruct, expel, jet, spew, spout, spurt, blaze (up), break out, burst (forth), explode, flame, flare (up)

Related Words for Erupt

gush, pour, squirt, stream, surge, emanate, exhale, issue, release, shoot, spit, spring, vent, discharge, emit, fire, cast, fling, heave, hurl, launch, pitch, toss, rocket, skyrocket, balloon, burgeon, mount, multiply, mushroom

Near Antonyms of Erupt

bottle (up), contain, restrain, shut (in or up)

Word Forms of Erupt

Inflections: erupted, erupting, erupts

Derived words: eruptible (adjective), eruptive (adjective), eruptively (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Erupt

Latin eruptus, past participle of erumpere to burst forth, from e- + rumpere to break reave

First known use: 1657i

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Erupt

Words & Phrases Containing Erupt

erupt in laughter

Frequently Asked Questions about Erupt

What does "Erupt" mean?

"Erupt" means to burst from limits or restraint. As a verb, it is defined as: to burst from limits or restraint. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Erupt"?

Other words for "Erupt" include belch, disgorge, eject, eruct, expel, jet, spew and spout. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Erupt" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Erupt"?

There are 52 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Erupt". Common alternatives include belch, disgorge, eject, eruct, expel, jet, spew, spout, spurt and blaze (up).

How do you use "Erupt" in a sentence?

Examples of "Erupt" in a sentence: "the volcano erupted clouds of poisonous gas and tons of hot ash"; "a fire erupted, and flames soon engulfed the room".

Is "Erupt" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Erupt" is a verb.

Is "Erupt" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Erupt" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Erupt"?

"Erupt" is pronounced /i-ˈrəpt/.

What is the origin of the word "Erupt"?

"Erupt" comes from Latin eruptus, past participle of erumpere to burst forth, from e- + rumpere to break reave. First known use: 1657i.