Burst Meaning

There are 12 meaning(s) for word Burst

Meaning 1 : emerge suddenly

    Example : The sun burst into view

Meaning 2 : move suddenly, energetically, or violently

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

Meaning 3 : come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

    Example : The bubble burst

    Synonyms : break open,  split
Meaning 4 : cause to burst

    Synonyms : collapse
Meaning 5 : the act of exploding or bursting

    Example : the burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloft

    Synonyms : explosion
Meaning 6 : burst outward, usually with noise

    Synonyms : explode
Meaning 7 : rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms

    Synonyms : fusillade,  salvo,  volley
Meaning 8 : a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)

    Example : a burst of applause

    Synonyms : fit
Meaning 9 : be in a state of movement or action

    Synonyms : abound,  bristle
Meaning 10 : break open or apart suddenly and forcefully

    Example : The dam burst

    Synonyms : bust
Meaning 11 : a sudden intense happening

    Example : an outburst of heavy rain,a burst of lightning

    Synonyms : flare-up,  outburst
Meaning 12 : force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up

    Synonyms : break,  erupt

How to Pronounce Burst

  • bɜrst