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Rupt (break)

Rupt

Latin rumpere, ruptum: to break.

Heavy rain caused a rupture in the old water pipe.

Erupt

To burst out suddenly, like a volcano.

The crowd erupted in cheers when the fireworks began.

Interrupt

To break into what someone is saying or doing.

Please don't interrupt while Sana is speaking.

Remember: Rupt = break. Erupt = break out; interrupt = break in between; disrupt = break apart.

Short lessonRootsMany English words are built on old Latin or Greek roots that carry a core meaning.

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