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BURST

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 12 meanings of the word Burst.

How to pronounce burst:

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Burst - as a noun

The act of exploding or bursting

Example: "The explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
explosion18
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change of integrity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms

Example: "Our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fusillade13salvo8volley12

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

Example: "A burst of applause"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fit6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
activity16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A sudden intense happening

Example: "An outburst of heavy rain"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flare-upoutburst10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
happening17natural eventoccurrence16occurrent13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Burst - as a verb

Come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

Example: "The bubble burst"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break opensplit7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
break11come apartfall apartseparate10split up
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up

Example: "Break into tears"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break11erupt7

Burst outward, usually with noise

Example: "The champagne bottle exploded"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
explode17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change integrity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Move suddenly, energetically, or violently

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

Be in a state of movement or action

Example: "The room abounded with screaming children"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abound9bristle9

Emerge suddenly

Example: "The sun burst into view"

Cause to burst

Example: "The ice broke the pipe"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
collapse12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Break open or apart suddenly and forcefully

Example: "The dam burst"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bust6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
break11come apartfall apartseparate10split up
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"There was a loud burst of laughter from the audience."
"The burst of sunlight through the clouds was breathtaking."
"The child let out a sudden burst of energy and started running."
"I could hear the burst of fireworks in the distance."
"A burst of color filled the sky as the fireworks exploded."
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Word Game Points

Is BURST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, burst is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BURST has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is BURST a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, burst is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BURST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is BURST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, burst is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BURST has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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