burst
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,015 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 18,060 times across 155,139 chapters — 0.009% of every word in the library.
What it means
verb
- come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure also: split, break open The bubble burst
- force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up also: break, erupt break into tearserupt in anger
- burst outward, usually with noise also: explode The champagne bottle exploded
- move suddenly, energetically, or violently He burst out of the house into the cool night
- be in a state of movement or action also: abound, bristle The room abounded with screaming childrenThe garden bristled with toddlers
- emerge suddenly The sun burst into view
burst in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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But he interrupted her with a wild burst of laughter.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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Mr. Burton complied, and his friend, reassured as to his footing, burst into song.
Admiral Peters Odd Craft, Part 14. · W. W. (William Wymark) Jacobs · Chapter 1
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The Duffer kicked him, feeling an unspeakable cad when poor Fluff burst into tears.
The Hill: A Romance of Friendship · Horace Annesley Vachell · Chapter 1
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Their door burst open with a violence that shook the house from top to bottom.
Famous Stories Every Child Should Know · Hamilton Wright [Editor] Mabie · Chapter 1
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For some time the Princess remained speechless; but recovering herself a little, she burst into a flood of tears.
The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts · World Traditions (Celtic, Norse, Asian & Persian) · Chapter 1