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🌋earthquake

noun
/ˈɜːrθ.kweɪk/
Earthly earthy
earthquake definition card — visual illustration of the meaning earthquake synonyms and antonyms card — visual word comparison earthquake collocation card — common word combinations and phrases

Meaning

a sudden shaking of the ground caused by movements within the Earth's crust or volcanic action
a sudden violent shaking of the ground caused by movements within the earth's crust
A sudden and violent shaking of the ground as a result of movements within the earth's crust.

Example Sentences

A strong earthquake hit the city last night.

The earthquake damaged many buildings in the city.

A powerful earthquake struck Japan last night.

Example Expressions

earthquake zone

Synonyms

tremor, quake, shock, seismic event, seismic activity, shockwave
Entry 1
tremor, quake, shock, seismic event
Entry 2
tremor, quake, seismic activity
Entry 3
tremor, seismic activity, shockwave

Antonyms

stability, calm, stillness, motionlessness
Entry 1
stability, calm
Entry 2
stability, stillness
Entry 3
stability, stillness, motionlessness

Collocations

major earthquake, earthquake zone, earthquake damage, earthquake victims
Entry 1
major earthquake, earthquake zone, earthquake damage, earthquake victims
Entry 2
major earthquake, earthquake zone, earthquake damage

More Example Sentences

Where did the earthquake occur?

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