burst

[bɜːst]

burst Definition

• 1. break suddenly and violently apart, spilling the contents
• 2. a sudden and brief period of intense activity, feeling, or emotion
• 3. an instance of breaking or splitting as a result of internal pressure or puncturing

Using burst: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "burst" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The balloon burst with a loud noise.

• Example

  She burst into tears when she heard the news.

• Example

  The dam burst and flooded the town.

• Example

  He burst out laughing at the joke.

burst Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for burst

• rupture
• split
• crack
• explode
• blow out

Antonyms for burst

• implode
• compress
• contract

Phrases with burst

• burst into flames

  to suddenly catch fire and burn

  Example

  The car burst into flames after the accident.

• burst with pride

  to feel extremely proud

  Example

  Her parents were bursting with pride at her graduation ceremony.

• burst at the seams

  to be completely full or overflowing

  Example

  The theater was bursting at the seams with people waiting to see the show.

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Summary: burst in Brief

The verb 'burst' [bɜːst] can mean to break suddenly and violently apart, to have a sudden and brief period of intense activity, feeling, or emotion, or to split or break as a result of internal pressure. It can be used in phrases like 'burst into tears' or 'burst into flames,' and idioms like 'burst with pride.'