BURSTS - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
the act of exploding or bursting
Example: the explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children; the burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloft
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Noun
a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
Example: a burst of applause; a fit of housecleaning
Meaning 3
Part of speech: Noun
a sudden intense happening
Example: an outburst of heavy rain; a burst of lightning
Meaning 4
Part of speech: Noun
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
Example: our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise
Meaning 5
Part of speech: Verb
force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up
Example: break into tears; erupt in anger
Meaning 6
Part of speech: Verb
move suddenly, energetically, or violently
Example: He burst out of the house into the cool night
Meaning 7
Part of speech: Verb
cause to burst
Example: The ice broke the pipe
Meaning 8
Part of speech: Verb
be in a state of movement or action
Example: The room abounded with screaming children; The garden bristled with toddlers
Meaning 9
Part of speech: Verb
burst outward, usually with noise
Example: The champagne bottle exploded
Meaning 10
Part of speech: Verb
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
Example: The bubble burst
Meaning 11
Part of speech: Verb
break open or apart suddenly and forcefully
Example: The dam burst
Meaning 12
Part of speech: Verb
emerge suddenly
Example: The sun burst into view