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List of meaning for burst

to explode suddenly

explosion, 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"

fusillade, salvo, volley, burst(noun)

rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms

"our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise"

burst, fit(noun)

a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)

"a burst of applause"; "a fit of housecleaning"

outburst, burst, flare-up(verb)

a sudden intense happening

"an outburst of heavy rain"; "a burst of lightning"

burst, split, break open(verb)

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

"The bubble burst"

break, burst, erupt(verb)

force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up

"break into tears"; "erupt in anger"

explode, burst(verb)

burst outward, usually with noise

"The champagne bottle exploded"

burst(verb)

move suddenly, energetically, or violently

"He burst out of the house into the cool night"

abound, burst, bristle(verb)

be in a state of movement or action

"The room abounded with screaming children"; "The garden bristled with toddlers"

burst(verb)

emerge suddenly

"The sun burst into view"

collapse, burst(verb)

cause to burst

"The ice broke the pipe"

burst, bust(verb)

break open or apart suddenly and forcefully

"The dam burst"

a sudden and usually temporary growth of activity

a sudden burst of industriousness whenever the boss appeared

a sudden intense expression of strong feeling

a burst of anger that startled the other members on the panel

the act or an instance of exploding

one burst after another could be heard in the distance

to break open or into pieces usually because of internal pressure

the turnover's crust burst when the filling expanded

to cause to break open or into pieces by or as if by an explosive

finally burst the piñata open with one mighty swing of the bat

to be copiously supplied

a young singer/dancer who seems to be bursting with energy and talent

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