bursts
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Is bursts a Scrabble word?
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Definition
noun (English)
1. the act of exploding or burstingExamples: "the explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children"; "the burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloft"Synonyms: burst, explosion
2. rapid simultaneous discharge of firearmsExamples: "our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise"Synonyms: burst, fusillade, salvo, volley
3. a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)Examples: "a burst of applause"; "a fit of housecleaning"Synonyms: burst, fit
4. a sudden intense happeningExamples: "an outburst of heavy rain"; "a burst of lightning"Synonyms: burst, flare-up, outburst
verb (English)
1. come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressureExamples: "The bubble burst"Synonyms: break open, burst, split
2. force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent upExamples: "break into tears"; "erupt in anger"Synonyms: break, burst, erupt
3. burst outward, usually with noiseExamples: "The champagne bottle exploded"Synonyms: burst, explodeAntonyms: implode
4. move suddenly, energetically, or violentlyExamples: "He burst out of the house into the cool night"Synonyms: burst
5. be in a state of movement or actionExamples: "The room abounded with screaming children"; "The garden bristled with toddlers"Synonyms: abound, bristle, burst
6. emerge suddenlyExamples: "The sun burst into view"Synonyms: burst
Definition source: Wiktionary