Definition of burst

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  • burst is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 7
  • burst is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 7
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Definition of burst

  • force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. break
    2. erupt
  • a sudden intense happening (noun)

    Examples

    1. an outburst of heavy rain
    2. a burst of lightning

    Synonyms

    1. flare-up
    2. outburst
  • break open or apart suddenly and forcefully (verb)

    Examples

    1. The dam burst

    Synonyms

    1. bust
  • be in a state of movement or action (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. abound
    2. bristle
  • a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason) (noun)

    Examples

    1. a burst of applause

    Synonyms

    1. fit
  • rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. fusillade
    2. salvo
    3. volley
  • burst outward, usually with noise (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. explode
  • cause to burst (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. collapse
  • the act of exploding or bursting (noun)

    Examples

    1. the burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloft

    Synonyms

    1. explosion
  • come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure (verb)

    Examples

    1. The bubble burst

    Synonyms

    1. break open
    2. split
  • emerge suddenly (verb)

    Examples

    1. The sun burst into view
  • move suddenly, energetically, or violently (verb)

    Examples

    1. He burst out of the house into the cool night

See definition of burst in Merriam Webster