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- [ih-ruhpt]
- /ɪˈrʌpt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ih-ruhpt]
- /ɪˈrʌpt/
Definitions of irrupt word
- verb without object irrupt to break or burst in suddenly. 1
- verb without object irrupt to manifest violent activity or emotion, as a group of persons. 1
- verb without object irrupt (of animals) to increase suddenly in numbers through a lessening of the number of deaths. 1
- noun irrupt Enter forcibly or suddenly. 1
- verb irrupt to enter forcibly or suddenly 0
- verb irrupt (of a plant or animal population) to enter a region suddenly and in very large numbers 0
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Origin of irrupt
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
1850-55; < Latin irruptus; see irruption
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Parts of speech for Irrupt
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
irrupt popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
irrupt usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for irrupt
verb irrupt
- gush — to flow out or issue suddenly, copiously, or forcibly, as a fluid from confinement: Water gushed from the broken pipe.
- ventilate — to provide (a room, mine, etc.) with fresh air in place of air that has been used or contaminated.
- repeat — repeat loop
- disgorge — to eject or throw out from the throat, mouth, or stomach; vomit forth.
- vomit — to eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth; regurgitate; throw up.
Antonyms for irrupt
verb irrupt
- permit — to allow to do something: Permit me to explain.
- welcome — a kindly greeting or reception, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure: to give someone a warm welcome.
- hire — to engage the services of (a person or persons) for wages or other payment: to hire a clerk.
- include — to contain, as a whole does parts or any part or element: The package includes the computer, program, disks, and a manual.
- hold — to have or keep in the hand; keep fast; grasp: She held the purse in her right hand. He held the child's hand in his.
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