Definition of Burst
Burst
burst


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to violently or suddenly break apart with great force;

e.g. The balloon eventually burst after being filled with too much air.

(verb)
to give way from an excess of emotion;

e.g. Her anger burst forth in a stream of colorful language.

(verb)
to emerge or spring suddenly;

e.g. He burst forth from the bushes and scared his mother.

(noun)
a sudden outbreak;

e.g. He had a burst of bumps all over his body as an allergic reaction to the sunscreen.



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