burst (Meaning)
burst (n)
the act of exploding or bursting
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
a sudden intense happening
burst (v)
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up
burst outward, usually with noise
move suddenly, energetically, or violently
be in a state of movement or action
emerge suddenly
cause to burst
break open or apart suddenly and forcefully
burst (imp. & p. p.)
of Burst
burst (v. i.)
To fly apart or in pieces; of break open; to yield to force or pressure, especially to a sudden and violent exertion of force, or to pressure from within; to explode; as, the boiler had burst; the buds will burst in spring.
To exert force or pressure by which something is made suddenly to give way; to break through obstacles or limitations; hence, to appear suddenly and unexpectedly or unaccountably, or to depart in such manner; -- usually with some qualifying adverb or preposition, as forth, out, away, into, upon, through, etc.
burst (v. t.)
To break or rend by violence, as by an overcharge or by strain or pressure, esp. from within; to force open suddenly; as, to burst a cannon; to burst a blood vessel; to burst open the doors.
To break.
To produce as an effect of bursting; as, to burst a hole through the wall.
burst (n.)
A sudden breaking forth; a violent rending; an explosion; as, a burst of thunder; a burst of applause; a burst of passion; a burst of inspiration.
Any brief, violent exertion or effort; a spurt; as, a burst of speed.
A sudden opening, as of landscape; a stretch; an expanse.
A rupture or hernia; a breach.
Synonyms & Antonyms of burst
burst Sentence Examples
- The balloon burst with a loud pop, startling everyone in the room.
- As the pressure built up, the dam burst, unleashing a torrent of water downstream.
- With a burst of speed, the athlete sprinted across the finish line, securing the victory.
- The burst of laughter from the audience indicated that the comedian's joke had hit its mark.
- With a burst of creativity, the artist painted a vibrant masterpiece on the blank canvas.
- The burst of flavor from the ripe fruit was incredibly refreshing on a hot summer day.
- Suddenly, the door burst open, revealing a group of excited children eager to play.
- With a burst of energy, she tackled the daunting task ahead of her with renewed determination.
- The burst of applause filled the concert hall as the musician finished their final piece.
- In the heat of the moment, he felt a burst of anger, but he quickly calmed himself down.
FAQs About the word burst
the act of exploding or bursting, rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms, a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason), a sudden intense happenin
explode, blow, pop, detonate, crump,blow up, fragment, go off, mushroom, smash
implode, implode,collapse, collapse,fizzle, fizzle,
The balloon burst with a loud pop, startling everyone in the room.
As the pressure built up, the dam burst, unleashing a torrent of water downstream.
With a burst of speed, the athlete sprinted across the finish line, securing the victory.
The burst of laughter from the audience indicated that the comedian's joke had hit its mark.
