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burst - Dictionary definition and meaning for burst

BURST

(noun) the act of exploding or bursting
"the explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children", "the burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloft"
synonyms : explosion
(noun) a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
"a burst of applause", "a fit of housecleaning"
synonyms : fit
(noun) rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
"our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise"
synonyms : fusillade , salvo , volley
(noun) a sudden intense happening
"an outburst of heavy rain", "a burst of lightning"
synonyms : flare-up , outburst
(verb) burst outward, usually with noise
"The champagne bottle exploded"
synonyms : explode
(verb) come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
"The bubble burst"
synonyms : break open , split
(verb) break open or apart suddenly and forcefully
"The dam burst"
synonyms : bust
(verb) emerge suddenly
"The sun burst into view"
(verb) force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up
"break into tears", "erupt in anger"
synonyms : break , erupt
(verb) move suddenly, energetically, or violently
"He burst out of the house into the cool night"
(verb) cause to burst
"The ice broke the pipe"
synonyms : collapse
(verb) be in a state of movement or action
"The room abounded with screaming children", "The garden bristled with toddlers"
synonyms : abound , bristle

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