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earthquake

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɝθˌkweɪk/ · UK /ˈɜːθkweɪk/

Forms: earthquakes

earthquake means: A sudden shaking of the ground that can damage buildings and roads.

noun

GROUND SHAKINGB1

A sudden shaking of the ground that can damage buildings and roads.

  • An earthquake shook the town.
  • Many buildings were damaged in the earthquake.
  • Have you ever felt an earthquake?

Similar words: quake

Common phrases: strong earthquake, earthquake damage, earthquake strikes

Questions about earthquake

What does earthquake mean?

A sudden shaking of the ground that can damage buildings and roads.

What is earthquake in other languages?

Türkçe: deprem · Español: terremoto · Français: tremblement de terre · Deutsch: Erdbeben · Italiano: terremoto · 日本語: 地震

How do you pronounce earthquake?

In American English /ˈɝθˌkweɪk/; in British English /ˈɜːθkweɪk/.

How do you use earthquake in a sentence?

An earthquake shook the town. Many buildings were damaged in the earthquake.

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