Burst (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure; "The bubble burst".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

• The seams on the old bag burst, spilling its contents on the floor.
• The balloon burst with a loud noise when she pricked it with a needle.
• With a loud report, the airbag burst and filled the car with a cloud of white powder.
• As she struggled to contain her excitement, the dam burst and she couldn't help but tell the secret to the world.
• The overheated radiator burst, covering the kitchen in a mass of steaming hot water.

Synonyms

• Split
• Break Open

Hypernyms

• Split Up
• Separate
• Fall Apart
• Come Apart

Hyponyms

• Stave In

Related Words

• Burst (noun)

Meaning ²

Force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up; "break into tears"; "erupt in anger".

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Examples

• She burst into tears when she heard the sad news.
• The child burst into laughter at the clown's silly joke.
• The volcano burst into flames, spewing lava everywhere.
• The company burst into profitability after years of struggle.
• The crowd burst into cheers when the home team scored the winning goal.

Synonyms

• Break
• Erupt

Hypernyms

• Express Emotion

Meaning ³

Burst outward, usually with noise; "The champagne bottle exploded".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

• Water burst out of the pipe, causing a mess everywhere.
• The firework suddenly burst in the sky, exploding with vibrant colors and loud noise.
• The overfilled balloon burst in her hand, startling the child.
• With a loud crash, the overpressurized tire burst on the highway.
• The bursting of the dam sent water gushing out and flooding the surrounding area.

Synonyms

• Explode

Hypernyms

• Change Integrity

Hyponyms

• Crump
• Go Off
• Extravasate
• Erupt

Related Words

• Burster (noun)
• Burst (noun)

Meaning ⁴

Emerge suddenly; "The sun burst into view".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

• A brilliant light burst from the exploding firework, filling the night sky with colorful sparks.
• The musician's voice burst into the room, echoing off the walls as the crowd cheered.
• The butterfly burst from the cocoon, spreading its new wings wide to dry them.
• A loud clap of thunder burst through the air, startling everyone in the room.
• The sprinter burst off the starting line, quickly taking the lead in the competition.

Meaning ⁵

Move suddenly, energetically, or violently; "He burst out of the house into the cool night".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Examples

• The kids burst through the front door, excited to show their parents the birthday presents they received.
• She burst into the meeting room, unannounced and causing everyone to turn around.
• He burst out laughing, overwhelmed by the comedian's hilarious joke.
• The balloons burst in the air as the children popped them enthusiastically.
• The door burst open, revealing the surprise party that had been secretly planned.

Hypernyms

• Spring
• Leap
• Bound

Meaning ⁶

Be in a state of movement or action; "The room abounded with screaming children"; "The garden bristled with toddlers".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Examples

• The city burst with life and energy as the festival began.
• The area burst with commuters rushing to catch their morning trains.
• The tiny neighborhood burst with children playing tag in the streets.
• The park burst with cyclists weaving through the winding paths.
• The square burst with vendors selling colorful artwork.

Synonyms

• Abound
• Bristle

Hypernyms

• Have

Related Words

• Burst (noun)

Meaning ⁷

Break open or apart suddenly and forcefully; "The dam burst".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

• The loud noise caused the fragile vase to burst into a thousand pieces on the floor.
• In the intense heat, the old tire burst and shattered the wheel.
• The balloon burst with a loud pop as soon as it came into contact with the flame.
• A pipe burst in the ceiling, causing water to flood the office.
• As the storm rolled in, a strong gust of wind caused the door to burst open.

Synonyms

• Bust

Hypernyms

• Split Up
• Separate
• Fall Apart
• Come Apart

Meaning ⁸

Cause to burst; "The ice broke the pipe".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Examples

• The pressure in the tank burst the seal causing a massive leak.
• A firework exploded in the sky and burst into a thousand colors.
• The intense heat from the fire burst the glass window.
• The combination of hot water and soap burst the clogged drain.
• The force of the explosion burst the door off its hinges.

Synonyms

• Collapse

Hyponyms

• Pop