Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: burst
IPA transcription: [b'ɝst]
Pronunciations of burst
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noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: explosion, burst
    Meaning: the act of exploding or bursting; "the explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children"; "the burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloft"
  • Synonyms: fusillade, salvo, volley, burst
    Meaning: rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms; "our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise"
  • Synonyms: burst, fit
    Meaning: a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason); "a burst of applause"; "a fit of housecleaning"
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: burst, split, break_open
    Meaning: come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure; "The bubble burst"
  • Synonyms: break, burst, erupt
    Meaning: force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up; "break into tears"; "erupt in anger"
  • Synonyms: explode, burst
    Meaning: burst outward, usually with noise; "The champagne bottle exploded"
  • Synonyms: burst
    Meaning: move suddenly, energetically, or violently; "He burst out of the house into the cool night"
  • Synonyms: abound, burst, bristle
    Meaning: be in a state of movement or action; "The room abounded with screaming children"; "The garden bristled with toddlers"
  • Synonyms: burst
    Meaning: emerge suddenly; "The sun burst into view"
Usage examples
  • Then mother burst out,
  • The chorus burst forth.
  • He burst out a-laughing.
  • He literally burst forth:
  • Then she burst into tears.
  • She burst out laughing again.
  • There was a burst of cheering.
  • The young man burst into a laugh.
  • The girl suddenly burst into tears.
  • 'Sheila!' he called in a burst of anger.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Benjamin Franklin, License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Thomas Jefferson, License CC BY-SA 4.0