outgush

outgush

A sudden outgush of water erupted from the garden hose.

Definition

Verb (also used as a noun): - To flow out rapidly and forcefully: "outgush" means to issue or pour out in a sudden, abundant stream, often used for liquids, emotions, or abstract forces that burst forth. - As a noun: The act or instance of such a forceful outflow; a sudden gush.

Usage Examples

  • Verb:

    • Water began to outgush from the broken pipe. (Water flowed out rapidly and forcefully from the damaged pipe.)
    • Her emotions outgushed as she finally spoke about the tragedy. (Her feelings poured out suddenly and intensely.)

  • Noun:

    • The outgush of lava from the volcano was spectacular. (The sudden, forceful flow of lava was impressive.)
    • There was an outgush of support for the charity after the appeal. (A sudden, abundant release of support occurred.)
Advanced Usage

  • "outgush of emotion": a sudden and powerful expression of feelings.

    • His speech triggered an outgush of emotion from the audience. (The audience’s feelings burst forth strongly.)

  • "to outgush with": to be accompanied by a forceful outflow.

    • The wound outgushed with blood before the bandage was applied. (Blood flowed out forcefully from the wound.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Gush (verb/noun): to flow out in a rapid, abundant stream; a sudden outflow. (Note: "outgush" is a compound of "out" + "gush", meaning "to gush out".)

    • The water gushed from the fountain. (The water flowed out swiftly.)

  • Gushing (adj): flowing out in a forceful, abundant manner; also, overly sentimental.

    • The gushing stream flooded the path. (The stream flowed forcefully.)
Synonyms
  • Erupt: to break out suddenly and violently.
  • Spout: to send out liquid in a continuous stream.
  • Surge: to move with a sudden, powerful forward motion.
  • Pour forth: to flow out in large quantities.
Related Idioms

  • Let it all out: to express emotions or ideas freely and without restraint.

    • After holding back for days, she let it all out in an outgush of tears. (She released her emotions in a sudden, abundant flow.)

  • Burst at the seams: to be so full that the contents spill out.

    • The warehouse was bursting at the seams, causing supplies to outgush. (The overflow forced materials to pour out.)