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Definition burst in British English

burst noun

[countable] noun
/bɜː(r)st/
1

a sudden strong emotion that you feel for a short time

Example

Stephen felt a sudden burst of indignation.

Synonyms and related words
fit impulse surge
Example

bursts of machine-gun fire

Synonyms and related words
bang beep blare
1.2

a short period in which you do something with a lot of energy or effort

Example

After an initial burst of enthusiasm, she lost interest in her job.

Example

short bursts of intense activity

Synonyms and related words
moment second instant
2

an act of bursting

Example

a leak caused by a burst in a water pipe

Synonyms and related words
damage destruction harm
Definition burst in British English