Belch is a word with two common everyday senses and one more specializedused for a narrow subject or particular kind of situation meaning. It can mean the noisymaking a loud sound that is hard to ignore release of gas from the stomach, or the act of releasing that gas. In a less common sense, it can also describe a volcanoa mountain that can erupt and send out molten rock throwing out lava and rocks.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /bɛlch/
Easy pronunciation: BELCH (approximate spelling).
Stress: One syllable; the whole word is stressed.
Noun meaning a noisy release of gas from the stomach through the mouth.
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Belch Meaning
a burp
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A noisy release of gas from the stomach through the mouth.
Example: He let out a loud belch after dinner.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- burp — The most common everyday synonym for the stomach-gas sense.
- belching — A related form that can refer to the act or sound, but it is less direct as a standalone noun synonym.
- burping — A related form that can refer to the act or sound, but it is less direct as a standalone noun synonym.
- eructation — Correct but formal and uncommon in everyday speech.
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Other Meanings of Belch
Meaning 2
to burp
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To expel gas from the stomach.
Example: She belched after drinking the soda.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- burp — The normal everyday verb for this action.
- eruct — A formal, technical verb meaning the same thing.
Meaning 3
to erupt violently
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To become active and send out lava and rocks.
Example: The volcano belched smoke and ash into the sky.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- erupt — A true synonym in the volcanic sense.
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Belch Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- burp
Noisy gas release from the stomach
- eructation
- burping
- belching
To expel gas from the stomach
- eruct
To erupt violently, especially for a volcano
- erupt
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Common Mistakes
- Using belch only for the noun form; it is also a verb.
- Confusing the stomach meaning with the volcano meaning.
- Treating formal words like eructation or eruct as everyday synonyms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does belch mean?
Belch usually means to release gas noisily from the stomach, or to do that action. It can also describe a volcano violently throwing out lava, ash, or rocks.
What is a simple synonym for belch?
Burp is the most common simple synonym in the stomach-gas sense.
Is belch a noun or a verb?
It can be both a noun and a verb.
Does belch ever mean something about a volcano?
Yes. In a less common sense, it can mean to send out lava, smoke, ash, or rocks forcefully.
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