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Bursts: meaning, definitions and examples

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bursts

 

[ bɜːsts ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

sound

A sudden, intense, and short-lived outburst of an activity or emotion.

Synonyms

eruption, explosion, flare, outburst

Examples of usage

  • The burst of laughter filled the room.
  • She couldn't contain the burst of anger she felt towards him.
  • The burst of applause greeted the performer at the end of the show.
Context #2 | Verb

energy

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

Synonyms

explode, rupture, shatter, split

Examples of usage

  • The water pipe burst due to the freezing temperatures.
  • She burst into tears when she heard the news.

Translations

Translations of the word "bursts" in other languages:

🇵🇹 explosões

🇮🇳 विस्फोट

🇩🇪 Explosionen

🇮🇩 ledakan

🇺🇦 вибухи

🇵🇱 wybuchy

🇯🇵 爆発

🇫🇷 explosions

🇪🇸 explosiones

🇹🇷 patlamalar

🇰🇷 폭발

🇸🇦 انفجارات

🇨🇿 výbuchy

🇸🇰 výbuchy

🇨🇳 爆炸

🇸🇮 eksplozije

🇮🇸 sprengingar

🇰🇿 жарылыстар

🇬🇪 აფეთქებები

🇦🇿 partlayışlar

🇲🇽 explosiones

Etymology

The word 'bursts' originated from the Old English word 'berstan', meaning 'to break'. Over time, it evolved to describe sudden and intense activities or emotions. The use of 'bursts' in modern English reflects the dynamic and explosive nature of such occurrences.

See also: burst, bursting, outburst.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,909, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.