Definition: the act of exploding or bursting
Usage: the explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children; the burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloft
Similar words: change of integrity
Definition: the act of changing the unity or wholeness of something
Definition: a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
Usage: a burst of applause; a fit of housecleaning
Similar words: activity
Definition: any specific behavior
Usage: they avoided all recreational activity
Synonyms: burst, fusillade, salvo, volley
Definition: rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
Usage: our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise
Definition: the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
Usage: hold your fire until you can see the whites of their eyes; they retreated in the face of withering enemy fire
Synonyms: burst, flare-up, outburst
Definition: a sudden intense happening
Usage: an outburst of heavy rain; a burst of lightning
Similar words: natural event, occurrence, occurrent, happening
Definition: an event that happens
Definition: burst outward, usually with noise
Usage: The champagne bottle exploded
Similar words: change integrity
Definition: change in physical make-up
Synonyms: break open, burst, split
Definition: come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
Usage: The bubble burst
Similar words: separate, split up, come apart, break, fall apart
Definition: become separated into pieces or fragments
Usage: The figurine broke; The freshly baked loaf fell apart
Definition: break open or apart suddenly and forcefully
Usage: The dam burst
Similar words: separate, split up, come apart, break, fall apart
Definition: become separated into pieces or fragments
Usage: The figurine broke; The freshly baked loaf fell apart
Synonyms: burst
Definition: emerge suddenly
Usage: The sun burst into view
Similar words: emerge
Definition: come out into view, as from concealment
Usage: Suddenly, the proprietor emerged from his office
Definition: force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up
Usage: break into tears; erupt in anger
Similar words: express emotion, express feelings
Definition: give verbal or other expression to one's feelings
Synonyms: burst
Definition: move suddenly, energetically, or violently
Usage: He burst out of the house into the cool night
Similar words: spring, jump, leap, bound
Definition: move forward by leaps and bounds
Usage: The horse bounded across the meadow; The child leapt across the puddle; Can you jump over the fence?
Synonyms: bristle, burst, abound
Definition: be in a state of movement or action
Usage: The room abounded with screaming children; The garden bristled with toddlers
Definition: have as a feature
Usage: This restaurant features the most famous chefs in France