Definition

To expel gas from the stomach through the mouth, often producing a sound.

Example

After drinking the soda, he couldn't help but eruct loudly at the table.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you just eruct at the dinner table?

Oops, sorry about that! I didn't mean to.

It's okay, it happens to everyone sometimes.

Yeah, but I always feel embarrassed when I do it!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Eruct is derived from the Latin "eructare" (meaning to belch or to emit), which is formed from the prefix "e-" (meaning out) and the root "ructare" (meaning to break wind or belch). The word "eruct" means to emit gas from the stomach through the mouth, commonly referred to as belching.

Memory Tip

Think of gas being 'emitted out' ('e-') from the stomach, which helps you remember that 'eruct' means to belch.

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