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Burst

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Definitions for Burst

noun
the act of exploding or bursting
Synonyms
explosion
Examples
  1. the explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children
  2. the burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloft
noun
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
Synonyms
fusillade salvo volley
Examples
  1. our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise
noun
a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
Synonyms
fit
Examples
  1. a burst of applause
  2. a fit of housecleaning
noun
a sudden intense happening
Synonyms
outburst flare-up
Examples
  1. an outburst of heavy rain
  2. a burst of lightning
verb
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
Synonyms
split break open
Examples
  1. The bubble burst
verb
force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up
Synonyms
break erupt
Examples
  1. break into tears
  2. erupt in anger
verb
burst outward, usually with noise
Synonyms
explode
Examples
  1. The champagne bottle exploded
verb
move suddenly, energetically, or violently
Examples
  1. He burst out of the house into the cool night
verb
be in a state of movement or action
Synonyms
abound bristle
Examples
  1. The room abounded with screaming children
  2. The garden bristled with toddlers
verb
emerge suddenly
Examples
  1. The sun burst into view
verb
cause to burst
Synonyms
collapse
Examples
  1. The ice broke the pipe
verb
break open or apart suddenly and forcefully
Synonyms
bust
Examples
  1. The dam burst

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