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The definition of burst

11 Definitions of: burst

    1. verb, to break or cause to break open or apart suddenly and noisily, esp from internal pressure; explode
    2. verb, to come, go, etc, suddenly and forcibly
    3. verb, to be full to the point of breaking open
    4. verb, to give vent (to) suddenly or loudly
    5. verb, to cause or suffer the rupture of
    6. noun, a sudden breaking open or apart; explosion
    7. noun, a break; breach; rupture
    8. noun, a sudden display or increase of effort or action; spurt
    9. noun, a sudden and violent emission, occurrence, or outbreak
    10. noun, a volley of fire from a weapon or weapons
    11. adjective, broken apart; ruptured
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Synonyms: rush, surge, fit, outbreak, outburst, spate, gush, torrent, erupt, spurt And more...
 

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