earthquake

Meanings

• noun

  A sudden and violent shaking of the earth caused by the breaking and shifting of subterranean rocks.

  - "An earthquake struck Japan's eastern coast."
  - "The earthquake caused widespread damage to the city."
  - "Survivors were left homeless by the earthquake."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɝθkweɪk/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

earthdin , quake , seism , temblor , terremote , tremblor , tremor

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with earthquake
ake , brake , cake , fake , lake , make , quake , rake , shake , take

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Variants

List of all variants of earthquake that leads to same result
earthquake , earthquakes

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Etymology

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From the Old English 'earf' meaning 'ground' and 'quake' meaning 'shake'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest earthquake ever recorded occurred in Chile in 1960, measuring 9.5 on the Richter scale.

2. Earthquakes can occur anywhere in the world, but are most common along the edges of tectonic plates.

3. The word 'earthquake' comes from the Old English words 'earf' and 'quake' meaning 'ground' and 'shake' respectively.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tsunami: A large ocean wave caused by an underwater disturbance, such as an earthquake or volcanic eruption.

2. Seismology: The scientific study of earthquakes and the physical processes that cause them.

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Culture

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Earthquakes have been a significant natural disaster throughout history, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. They have been depicted in literature, art, and film, and have inspired various cultural expressions and traditions, such as earthquake drills and building codes.

How to Memorize "earthquake"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the ground beneath you suddenly and violently shaking back and forth. Visualize buildings and structures collapsing and people running for cover.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'earthquake' with the image of a shaking ground and the sound of buildings collapsing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Earthquakes Elevate Every Building' to remember the meaning of the word.

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