burst
noun
1. the act of exploding or bursting
- the burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloft
Similar word(s): explosion
Definition categories: act
2. rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
Similar word(s): fusillade, salvo, volley
Definition categories: act, fire, firing
3. a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
- a burst of applause
Similar word(s): fit
Definition categories: act, activity
4. a sudden intense happening
- an outburst of heavy rain
- a burst of lightning
Similar word(s): outburst
Definition categories: event, happening, occurrence, occurrent
Sentences with burst as a noun:
- The bursts of the bombs could be heard miles away.
verb
1. come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
- The bubble burst
Similar word(s): split
Definition categories: change, break, separate
2. force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up
Definition categories: emotion
3. burst outward, usually with noise
Similar word(s): explode
Definition categories: change
4. move suddenly, energetically, or violently
- He burst out of the house into the cool night
Definition categories: motion, bound, jump, leap, spring
5. be in a state of movement or action
Similar word(s): abound, bristle
Definition categories: stative, feature, have
6. emerge suddenly
- The sun burst into view
Definition categories: change, emerge
7. cause to burst
Similar word(s): collapse
Definition categories: motion
8. break open or apart suddenly and forcefully
- The dam burst
Similar word(s): bust
Definition categories: change, break, separate
Sentences with burst as a verb:
- I blew the balloon up too much, and it burst.
- I burst the balloon when I blew it up too much.
- I printed the report on formfeed paper then burst the sheets.
- to burst a hole through the wall