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burst
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- pronunciation:
- buhrst
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
bursts, bursting, burst |
| definition 1: |
When something bursts, it breaks open very quickly.
It was funny how my mom jumped when the balloon burst.- synonyms:
- erupt, explode
- similar words:
- break, pop, smash, split
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| definition 2: |
When something is bursting, it seems to be so full that it will break open or explode.
The football stadium was bursting with fans.- synonyms:
- bulge
- similar words:
- expand, fill, overflow
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| definition 3: |
When someone bursts into a room, it means that they come into the room very quickly.
When Sam's uncle burst into the room dressed like a big rabbit, everybody laughed.- similar words:
- emerge, erupt, rush, spring
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| definition 4: |
When you burst into tears, it means that you begin to cry suddenly.
When Kevin made that joke about Maya, she burst into tears.- similar words:
- pour, release, spout
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| related words: |
blow, bustle, crack, open, swell |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A burst of something is a sudden beginning or explosion of something.
With every burst of lightning, the sky looked as if it could crack open.- synonyms:
- blast, explosion
- similar words:
- eruption, round
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| definition 2: |
When someone moves with a burst of speed, it means that they suddenly make a very quick movement. When there is a burst of song from the birds, it means that the birds suddenly start singing.
The house was quiet, and Ben thought nobody was home, but then he heard a burst of laughter come from the kitchen.- synonyms:
- eruption, round, rush
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| related words: |
blast, blaze, explosion |
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