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outbreaks

The correct spelling is outbreaks.

How to pronounce outbreaks

noun

Say it like: Owt-bree-ks

The correct spelling is outbreaks. An eruption; the sudden appearance of a rash, disease, etc. For example: "Any epidemic outbreak causes understandable panic."

Usage Examples

Any epidemic outbreak causes understandable panic.

There has been an outbreak of broken windows in the street.

There has been an outbreak of vandalism at the school.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An eruption; the sudden appearance of a rash, disease, etc.
  2. 2.An outburst or sudden eruption, especially of violence and mischief.
  3. 3.A sudden increase.
  4. 4.A geological layer that breaks out.

verb

  1. 1.To burst out.
  2. 2.To break forth.

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