burst - Meaning in Tamil

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burst - Meaning in Tamil

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Definitions and Meaning of burst in English

burst noun

1. the act of exploding or bursting

   Synonyms

   explosion

   Examples

   • "the burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloft"
   • "the explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children"
2. a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)

   Synonyms

   fit, fit

   Examples

   • "a burst of applause"
   • "a fit of housecleaning"
3. rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms

   Synonyms

   fusillade, salvo, salvo, volley

   Example

   • "our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise"
4. a sudden intense happening

   Synonyms

   flare-up, outburst

   Examples

   • "a burst of lightning"
   • "an outburst of heavy rain"

burst verb

1. burst outward, usually with noise

   Synonyms

   explode

   Example

   • "The champagne bottle exploded"
2. come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

   Synonyms

   break open, split, split

   Example

   • "The bubble burst"
3. break open or apart suddenly and forcefully

   Synonyms

   bust, bust

   Example

   • "The dam burst"
4. emerge suddenly

   Example

   • "The sun burst into view"
5. force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up

   Synonyms

   break, erupt

   Examples

   • "break into tears"
   • "erupt in anger"
6. move suddenly, energetically, or violently

   Example

   • "He burst out of the house into the cool night"
7. cause to burst

   Synonyms

   collapse

   Example

   • "The ice broke the pipe"
8. be in a state of movement or action

   Synonyms

   abound, bristle

   Examples

   • "The garden bristled with toddlers"
   • "The room abounded with screaming children"

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