Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Erupts.
Erupts - as a verb
Start abruptly
Example: "After 1989, peace broke out in the former east bloc"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break outErupt or intensify suddenly
Example: "Unrest erupted in the country"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break openburst outflareirruptStart to burn or burst into flames
Example: "Marsh gases ignited suddenly"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
catch firecombustconflagrateignitetake fireHypernyms (Closely Related)
change stateturnHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Break out
Example: "The tooth erupted and had to be extracted"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break throughcome outpush throughHypernyms (Closely Related)
appearHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Become active and spew forth lava and rocks
Example: "Vesuvius erupts once in a while"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
belchextravasateForce out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up
Example: "Break into tears"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breakburstAppear on the skin
Example: "A rash erupted on her arms after she had touched the exotic plant"
Example Sentences
"The volcano erupts and sends a cloud of ash into the sky."
"Suddenly, a loud argument erupts between the two friends."
"Laughter erupts from the audience as the comedian tells a joke."
"A massive fight erupts on the playground during recess."
"Violence erupts when rival soccer fans clash after the match."
Word Game Points
Is ERUPTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, erupts is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ERUPTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is ERUPTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, erupts is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordERUPTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is ERUPTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, erupts is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordERUPTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
