English dictionary



Hint: Wildcards can be used multiple times in a query.

English noun: belch

1. belch (act) a reflex that expels gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth


Synonymsbelching, burp, burping, eructation


Broader (hypernym)ejection, expulsion, forcing out, inborn reflex, innate reflex, instinctive reflex, physiological reaction, projection, reflex, reflex action, reflex response, unconditioned reflex


English verb: belch

1. belch (body) expel gas from the stomach


SamplesIn China it is polite to burp at the table.


Synonymsbubble, burp, eruct


Pattern of useSomebody ----s


Broader (hypernym)breathe, emit, pass off

2. belch (change) become active and spew forth lava and rocks


SamplesVesuvius erupts once in a while.


Synonymserupt, extravasate


Pattern of useSomething ----s


Broader (hypernym)burst, explode









Based on WordNet 3.0 copyright © Princeton University.
Web design: Orcapia v/Per Bang. English edition: .
2024 onlineordbog.dk