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Meaning of burst
The primary meaning of the word "burst" is to suddenly and violently break or explode.
Etymology of burst
The word "burst" originated from Old English "berstan", which is also the source of the Modern English word "break" and "broke", and is related to the Old Norse word "bresta" and the Middle Low German word "bersten", all of which carry the meaning of breaking or shattering.
Historically, the word has been used to describe various forms of sudden and violent breaking or explosion, including the bursting of objects under pressure, the bursting of emotions, and the bursting of energetic or violent events.
Synonyms
Definitions
- To suddenly break or explode, often because of too much pressure or force
- * To suddenly start doing something, such as laughing or crying
- * A sudden, brief, and intense occurrence of something, such as a burst of energy or a burst of applause
Usage Examples
- The balloon will burst if you blow it up too much.
- * She burst into tears when she heard the news.
- * The firework burst into a thousand colors in the night sky.