burst
What is the Definition of burst?
Noun:
- the act of exploding or bursting
- rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
- a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
- a sudden intense happening
Verb:
- come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
- force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up
- burst outward, usually with noise
- move suddenly, energetically, or violently
- be in a state of movement or action
- emerge suddenly
- cause to burst
- break open or apart suddenly and forcefully
How can I use burst in a sentence?
Once, he thought he saw a burst of fire at the end of a passage and twisted around to see if it was a dragon, but too late — they plunged even deeper, passing an underground lake where huge stalactites and stalagmites grew from the ceiling and floor.
Harry told the turban he did not want to be in Slytherin; it got heavier and heavier; he tried to pull it off but it tightened painfully — and there was Malfoy, laughing at him as he struggled with it — then Malfoy turned into the hooknosed teacher, Snape, whose laugh became high and cold — there was a burst of green light and Harry woke, sweating and shaking.
I will never remember this, Ron burst out one afternoon, throwing down his quill and looking longingly out of the library window.
Aunt Petunia burst into tears and said she could not believe it was her Ickle Dudleykins, he looked so handsome and grown-up.
Hermione buried her face in her arms; Harry strongly suspected she had burst into tears.
Other meanings of burst (synonyms, cognates).
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| burst forth |
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