Definition of Burst

Verb: burst (burst)  burst

  1. Come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
    "The bubble burst";
    - split, break open
     
  2. Force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up
    "burst into tears";
    - break, erupt
     
  3. Burst outward, usually with noise
    "The champagne bottle burst";
    - explode
     
  4. Move suddenly, energetically, or violently
    "He burst out of the house into the cool night"
     
  5. Be in a state of movement or action
    "The room burst with screaming children";
    - abound, bristle
     
  6. Emerge suddenly
    "The sun burst into view"
     
  7. Cause to burst
    - collapse
     
  8. Break open or apart suddenly and forcefully
    "The dam burst";
    - bust
Noun: burst  burst
  1. The act of exploding or bursting
    "the burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloft";
    - explosion
     
  2. Rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
    "our burst from the left flank caught them by surprise";
    - fusillade, salvo, volley
     
  3. A sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
    "a burst of applause";
    - fit
     
  4. A sudden intense happening
    "a burst of lightning";
    - outburst, flare-up

See also:
bursitises
bursted

Anagrams containing the word burst

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