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How do you spell Outbreak?

Correct spelling

outbreak

Remember: OUT + BREAK - something breaks out of its normal boundaries

Why is outbreak spelled this way?

From OUT + BREAK. An outbreak breaks out of containment — disease, violence, or emotion escaping its boundaries.

Common misspellings of outbreak

outbrakeoutbreakout-breakoutbrek

Example

The outbreak of flu spread rapidly through the elementary school.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell outbreak?+
The correct spelling is "outbreak". Remember: OUT + BREAK - something breaks out of its normal boundaries
Is it outbrake or outbreak?+
The correct spelling is "outbreak", not "outbrake".

Other commonly misspelled words

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