Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with burst in American Collocation
short or quick
brief
quick
rapid
short
The rain started in short bursts that never lasted long.
sudden
spontaneous
sudden
a sudden burst of music
strong
concentrated
explosive
intense
loud
sharp
The film contains intense bursts of action followed by long periods where nothing happens.
not happening often or regularly
intermittent
occasional
periodic
sporadic
There were periodic bursts of popular anger.
first
initial
opening
Their interest died down soon after the initial burst of enthusiasm.
lasting longer
sustained
A sustained burst of gunfire wounded four of the youths.