Definitions
There are 12 meanings of the word
Burst.
How to pronounce burst:
US
Burst - as a noun
The act of exploding or bursting
Example: "The explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children"
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Rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
Example: "Our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise"
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A sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
Example: "A burst of applause"
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A sudden intense happening
Example: "An outburst of heavy rain"
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Burst - as a verb
Come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
Example: "The bubble burst"
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Force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up
Example: "Break into tears"
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Burst outward, usually with noise
Example: "The champagne bottle exploded"
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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"
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Emerge suddenly
Example: "The sun burst into view"
Cause to burst
Example: "The ice broke the pipe"
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Break open or apart suddenly and forcefully
Example: "The dam burst"
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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."
Word Game Points
Is BURST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, burst is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordBURST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is BURST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, burst is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBURST has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
