Definitions
There are 12 meanings of the word
Bursts.
Bursts - as a noun
The act of exploding or bursting
Example: "The explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
explosionHypernyms (Closely Related)
change of integrityHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
Example: "Our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fusilladesalvovolleyA sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
Example: "A burst of applause"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fitHypernyms (Closely Related)
activityHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A sudden intense happening
Example: "An outburst of heavy rain"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flare-upoutburstHypernyms (Closely Related)
happeningnatural eventoccurrenceoccurrentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Bursts - as a verb
Come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
Example: "The bubble burst"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break opensplitHypernyms (Closely Related)
breakcome apartfall apartseparatesplit upHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up
Example: "Break into tears"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breakeruptBurst outward, usually with noise
Example: "The champagne bottle exploded"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
explodeHypernyms (Closely Related)
change integrityHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Move suddenly, energetically, or violently
Example: "He burst out of the house into the cool night"
Be in a state of movement or action
Example: "The room abounded with screaming children"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aboundbristleEmerge suddenly
Example: "The sun burst into view"
Cause to burst
Example: "The ice broke the pipe"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
collapseHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Break open or apart suddenly and forcefully
Example: "The dam burst"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bustHypernyms (Closely Related)
breakcome apartfall apartseparatesplit upHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He bursts into laughter whenever he hears a good joke."
"The child bursts into tears when he doesn't get his way."
"The crowd bursts into applause as the performer finishes her act."
"She bursts into song whenever she's in a good mood."
"As soon as the door opens, the dog bursts out and runs into the yard."
Word Game Points
Is BURSTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bursts is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BURSTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is BURSTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bursts is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBURSTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is BURSTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bursts is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBURSTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
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