Synonyms for burst
| Grammar : Noun, verb |
| Spell : burst |
| Phonetic Transcription : bÉœrst |
Top 10 synonyms for burst Other synonyms for the word burst
- access
- bang
- bombardment
- breach
- break
- cannonade
- discharge
- explosion
- fit
- flare
- fly open
- fracture
- fragment
- fusillade
- gush
- gush forth
- gust
- outbreak
- outpouring
- perforate
- pierce
- pop
- prick
- puncture
- rend asunder
- round
- run
- rupture
- rush
- sally
- salvo
- shatter
- shiver
- shower
- spate
- splinter
- split
- spout
- spurt
- storm
- surge
- tear apart
- torrent
- volley
Définition of burst
Origin :- Old English berstan (intransitive) "break suddenly, shatter under pressure" (class III strong verb; past tense bærst, past participle borsten), from a West Germanic metathesis of Proto-Germanic *brestanan (cf. Old Saxon brestan, Old Frisian bersta, Middle Dutch berstan, Low German barsten, Dutch barsten, Old High German brestan, German bersten "to burst"), from PIE root *bhreus- "to burst, break, crack" (see bruise (v.)).
- The forms reverted to brest- in Middle English from influence of Old Norse brestan/brast/brosten, from the same Germanic root, but it was re-metathesized late 16c. and emerged in the modern form, though brast was common as past tense through 17c. and survives in dialect.
- Of extended or distended surfaces from 1530s. Figuratively, in reference to being over-full of excitement, anticipation, etc., from 1630s. Transitive sense ("to cause to break") is from late 13c. Meaning "to issue suddenly and abundantly" is from c.1300 (literal), mid-13c. (figurative). Meaning "break into sudden activity or expression" is from 1680s. Related: Bursting.
- noun blow-up, blast
- verb blow up, break out
- "Now you are angry with me," exclaimed the sensitive maiden; and she burst into tears.
- Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
- Then, indeed, she had burst upon him with an impetuous despair that had alarmed him.
- Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson
- Although my heart was ready to burst, yet could I neither weep nor speak.
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- Just think a moment: this my first burst from the dungeon-land of London for a whole year!
- Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
- He dashed the glass from him, and burst into tears which he did not even try to conceal.
- Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
- "Stint it, Humphrey," said the tall squire, with a burst of laughter.
- Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
- In the burst of merriment, his pent feelings found their vent.
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- Sir Nigel pondered for a few moments, and then burst out a-laughing.
- Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
- The gentlemen looked at each other, and Max burst out into a merry laugh.
- Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri
- She sat down flat on the floor and burst into passionate weeping.
- Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark
Antonyms for burst
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