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Meaning of the word bubble in English

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bubble

US /ˈbʌb.əl/
UK /ˈbʌb.əl/
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Noun

1.

a thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or another gas

Example:
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The soap created many bubbles in the water.
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A bubble of air rose to the surface.
Synonym:
foamfrotheffervescence
2.

a usually spherical transparent enclosure

Example:
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The child was playing inside a giant plastic bubble.
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The astronaut was protected by a transparent bubble on his helmet.
Synonym:
domespherecapsule
3.

a good or fortunate situation that is isolated from reality or difficulties

Example:
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They live in a privileged bubble, unaware of the struggles outside.
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The company created a safe bubble for its employees during the pandemic.
Synonym:
enclavecocoonisolation

Verb

1.

to form or rise in bubbles

Example:
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The champagne began to bubble in the glass.
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Water was bubbling up from the spring.
Synonym:
fizzeffervescefrothboil
2.

to be full of a particular feeling or quality

Example:
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She was bubbling with excitement about her trip.
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The whole room was bubbling with laughter.
Synonym:
overflowbrimteem
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