BURST
/bɜːst/ ► audio Scrabble 7 Words With Friends 9
Definition
- noun the act of exploding or bursting.
— synonyms: explosion
- noun rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms.
— synonyms: fusillade, salvo, volley
- noun a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason).
— synonyms: fit
- noun a sudden intense happening.
— synonyms: outburst, flare-up
- verb come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure.
— synonyms: split, break_open
- verb force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up.
— synonyms: break, erupt
- verb burst outward, usually with noise.
— synonyms: explode
- verb move suddenly, energetically, or violently.
- verb be in a state of movement or action.
— synonyms: abound, bristle
- verb emerge suddenly.
- verb cause to burst.
— synonyms: collapse
- verb break open or apart suddenly and forcefully.
— synonyms: bust
Examples
- “The bursts of the bombs could be heard miles away.”
- “I blew the balloon up too much, and it burst.”
- “I burst the balloon when I blew it up too much.”
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