Burst: meaning, definitions and examples

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burst

 

[ bɜrst ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

sudden release

To break open or apart suddenly and violently, especially as a result of internal pressure.

Synonyms

explode, rupture, shatter

Examples of usage

  • The water pipe burst due to freezing temperatures.
  • The balloon burst when it hit a sharp object.
Context #2 | Noun

sudden increase

A sudden, intense increase in something.

Synonyms

outburst, spurt, surge

Examples of usage

  • A burst of laughter erupted from the crowd.
  • There was a burst of energy after the coffee.

Translations

Translations of the word "burst" in other languages:

🇵🇹 explosão

🇮🇳 विस्फोट

🇩🇪 Explosion

🇮🇩 ledakan

🇺🇦 вибух

🇵🇱 wybuch

🇯🇵 爆発 (bakuhatsu)

🇫🇷 explosion

🇪🇸 explosión

🇹🇷 patlama

🇰🇷 폭발 (pokbal)

🇸🇦 انفجار

🇨🇿 výbuch

🇸🇰 výbuch

🇨🇳 爆炸 (bàozhà)

🇸🇮 eksplozija

🇮🇸 sprenging

🇰🇿 жарылыс

🇬🇪 აფეთქება

🇦🇿 partlayış

🇲🇽 explosión

Etymology

The word 'burst' originated from the Old English word 'berstan', meaning 'to break'. Over time, the word evolved to its current form in Middle English, retaining its core meaning of sudden release or increase. The concept of bursting has been observed in various natural phenomena and human activities, leading to its widespread usage in the English language.

See also: bursting, bursts, outburst.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,306, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.