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Word

abubble

Phoneticsabub·ble

Definition

v. to be full of something, like air or liquid, and to move around because of it. It is often used to describe a container that is bubbling with activity.

v. to be full of bubbles or to be in a state of agitation or activity. Often used figuratively to describe a place or situation that is lively and full of movement.

Examples

“The pot is abubble with hot water.”

“The city was abubble with excitement as the festival began and thousands of people gathered in the square.”

“The young scientist watched the solution abubble with tiny gas bubbles, indicating that the chemical reaction was finally reaching its peak intensity.”

Examples

simple

“The pot is abubble with hot water.”

contextual

“The city was abubble with excitement as the festival began and thousands of people gathered in the square.”

complex

“The young scientist watched the solution abubble with tiny gas bubbles, indicating that the chemical reaction was finally reaching its peak intensity.”

Word family

VERB

abubble(C2)

ADJECTIVE

This entry

Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
Frequency
Rare
Level
C2 · Proficiency
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