burst (Meaning)

Wordnet

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

Wordnet

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

Webster

burst (imp. & p. p.)

of Burst

Webster

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.

Webster

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.

Webster

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

  1. The balloon burst with a loud pop, startling everyone in the room.
  2. As the pressure built up, the dam burst, unleashing a torrent of water downstream.
  3. With a burst of speed, the athlete sprinted across the finish line, securing the victory.
  4. The burst of laughter from the audience indicated that the comedian's joke had hit its mark.
  5. With a burst of creativity, the artist painted a vibrant masterpiece on the blank canvas.
  6. The burst of flavor from the ripe fruit was incredibly refreshing on a hot summer day.
  7. Suddenly, the door burst open, revealing a group of excited children eager to play.
  8. With a burst of energy, she tackled the daunting task ahead of her with renewed determination.
  9. The burst of applause filled the concert hall as the musician finished their final piece.
  10. 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, fragment, go off, crump,blow up, shoot, balloon

collapse, collapse, implode, implode, 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.