Dictionary Check: burst

"burst" is a valid word!

Scrabble 7 points
Words with Friends 9 points

Definition

noun

the act of exploding or bursting

Example: "the explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children"
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noun

rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms

Example: "our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise"
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noun

a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)

Example: "a burst of applause"
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fit
noun

a sudden intense happening

Example: "an outburst of heavy rain"
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verb

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

Example: "The bubble burst"
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verb

force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up

Example: "break into tears"
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