Definition of burst | What does burst mean?
What is the definition of the word BURST?
Here is a list of definitions for burst.
- the act of exploding or bursting; "the explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children"; "the burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloft"
- rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms; "our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise"
- a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason); "a burst of applause"; "a fit of housecleaning"
- a sudden intense happening; "an outburst of heavy rain"; "a burst of lightning"
What are the verbs of the word BURST?
Here is a list of definitions for burst.
- come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure; "The bubble burst"
- force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up; "break into tears"; "erupt in anger"
- burst outward, usually with noise; "The champagne bottle exploded"
- move suddenly, energetically, or violently; "He burst out of the house into the cool night"
- be in a state of movement or action; "The room abounded with screaming children"; "The garden bristled with toddlers"
- emerge suddenly; "The sun burst into view"
- cause to burst; "The ice broke the pipe"
- break open or apart suddenly and forcefully; "The dam burst"
What are the synonyms of the word BURST?
What is another word for BURST?. Here is a list of synonyms for BURST
Words beginning with BURST?
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In which dictionaries does the word burst exist?
English International (SOWPODS) - Yes
English USA (TWL 98) - Yes
English USA (TWL 06) - Yes
Collins Scrabble Words (CSW2012) - Yes
Collins Scrabble Words (CSW2007) - Yes
Words with Friends (WWF) - Yes
Enable1 (ENABLE1) - Yes
Letterpress (LETTERPRESS) - Yes