eureka

word

Definition

An exclamation used when you suddenly discover or understand something important or solve a difficult problem.

Usage & Nuances

"Eureka" is mainly used in informal or dramatic situations to express excitement about a sudden realization or discovery. Commonly heard in stories or jokes about inventions; rarely used literally in conversation.

Example Sentences

After hours in the lab, he ran out screaming, 'Eureka! I found the solution!'

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Eureka! I finally solved the puzzle.

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She shouted 'Eureka!' when she found her lost ring.

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Whenever I figure out a tough math problem, I say 'Eureka!'

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It was a eureka moment when she realized how to fix the computer.

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You don't have eureka moments every day—sometimes solutions take time.

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