eruption

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eruption

A baby's first tooth eruption is a happy milestone.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The act or process of erupting: A sudden, often violent, bursting forth or release of something.
    • A sudden outbreak or occurrence: A rapid, spontaneous manifestation, typically of something undesirable like violence, anger, or disease.
    • The emergence of a tooth through the gum: The process in which a tooth breaks through the gums.
    • A skin rash or outbreak: A visible symptom on the skin, such as spots or redness.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The volcanic eruption sent ash miles into the atmosphere.
    • There was a sudden eruption of applause from the crowd.
    • The child was irritable due to the painful eruption of a new molar.
    • The patient developed a skin eruption after taking the new medication.
Advanced Usage
  • "in eruption": Describing a volcano that is currently active and emitting lava, ash, etc.
    • The volcano has been in eruption for three days.
  • Figurative use for sudden, violent emotion or activity:
    • His comment provoked an eruption of anger in the meeting.
Variants and Related Words
  • Erupt (verb): To burst or break out suddenly and violently.
    • The volcano could erupt at any time.
  • Eruptive (adjective): Relating to or formed by an eruption.
    • The island is of eruptive origin.
Synonyms
  • Outbreak: A sudden occurrence, especially of disease or conflict.
  • Explosion: A sudden and violent release of energy or emotion.
  • Discharge: The action of releasing a substance or emotion.
Related Phrasal Verbs/Constructions
  • Erupt into: To suddenly begin a particular state or activity, often a noisy or violent one.
    • The peaceful protest erupted into a riot.
    • She erupted into laughter.
Related Idioms
  • No direct common idioms feature the word "eruption" itself. However, the verb form "erupt" is used in expressions like "to erupt in/into something" as shown above.
eruption

A baby's first tooth eruption is a happy milestone.

Noun
  1. the emergence of a tooth as it breaks through the gum
  2. a sudden very loud noise
  3. a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
    • the outbreak of hostilities
  4. (of volcanos) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed)
  5. symptom consisting of a breaking out and becoming visible
  6. the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material

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