burst | English to English Dictionary

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burst

(b/[@]/rst )

the act of exploding or bursting(noun.act)

Example:
The burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloft.

Synonym:
explosion

source: wordnet30
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms(noun.act)

Synonym:
fusillade, salvo, volley

source: wordnet30
a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)(noun.act)

Example:
A burst of applause.

Synonym:
fit

source: wordnet30
a sudden intense happening(noun.event)

Example:
An outburst of heavy rain.
A burst of lightning.

Synonym:
flare-up, outburst

source: wordnet30
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.(noun)

source: webster1913

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure(verb.change)

Example:
The bubble burst.

Synonym:
break open, split

source: wordnet30
force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up(verb.emotion)

Synonym:
break, erupt

source: wordnet30
burst outward, usually with noise(verb.change)

Synonym:
explode
Antonym:
go off, implode

source: wordnet30
move suddenly, energetically, or violently(verb.motion)

Example:
He burst out of the house into the cool night.

source: wordnet30
be in a state of movement or action(verb.stative)

Synonym:
abound, bristle

source: wordnet30
emerge suddenly(verb.change)

Example:
The sun burst into view.

source: wordnet30
cause to burst(verb.motion)

Synonym:
collapse

source: wordnet30
break open or apart suddenly and forcefully(verb.change)

Example:
The dam burst.

Synonym:
bust

source: wordnet30
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.(verb)

source: webster1913
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.(verb)

source: webster1913