eruption

simple noun18 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.8

The standard, general term for an eruption from a volcano.

Describes an eruption characterized by great force and destruction.

Indicates a significant and large-scale eruption.

Emphasizes the enormous size and scale of the eruption.

Refers to a large-scale volcanic event.

Refers to a very large and significant volcanic event.

Describes an eruption that happens suddenly and with great force, like an explosion.

Used for a sudden outbreak of something, like violence or emotion, not just volcanoes.

A common way to refer to a volcanic eruption, especially in American English.

Refers to a small-scale volcanic event with limited impact.

Used to specify what is erupting, such as 'an eruption of violence' or 'an eruption of laughter'.

A more formal way to say that an eruption is happening.

Used to state that a planned or scheduled eruption (in a broader sense) is happening.

Used to state that an eruption is taking place.

Indicates that something happened during the event of an eruption.

To cause an eruption of something to start suddenly.

To be the reason for an eruption of something, such as violence or anger.

To forecast or say that a volcanic eruption will happen in the future.