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burst


burst - noun

  • the act of exploding or bursting
  • rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
  • a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
  • a sudden intense happening

    • burst - verb

    • come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
    • force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up
    • burst outward, usually with noise
    • move suddenly, energetically, or violently
    • be in a state of movement or action
    • emerge suddenly
    • cause to burst
    • break open or apart suddenly and forcefully

    burst - thesaurus

    abound   break   bristle   bust   collapse   erupt   explode   explosion   fit   fusillade   outburst   salvo   split   volley  


    View spelling list ur words and learn about the word burst in the Spellzone English spelling course, Unit 11. Spelling choices for /er/ sound: er, ir, ur, ear + wor.

    Scrabble score for burst

    b is 3 u is 1 r is 1 s is 1 t is 1
    Scrabble score = 7

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