Meaning & Definition of Earthquake in English
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Earthquake
/ərθkwek/
noun
1. Shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane of from volcanic activity
synonym:
- earthquake,
- quake,
- temblor,
- seism
2. A disturbance that is extremely disruptive
- "Selling the company caused an earthquake among the employees"
synonym:
- earthquake
Examples of using
This is the worst earthquake on record.
When he was just about to leave, an earthquake started.
An earthquake can happen at any time.