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    • burst :the act of exploding or bursting
      • the explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children|the burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloft

    • burst :come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
      • The bubble burst

    • burst :rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
      • our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise

    • burst :force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up
      • break into tears|erupt in anger

    • burst :a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
      • a burst of applause|a fit of housecleaning

    • burst :burst outward, usually with noise
      • The champagne bottle exploded

    • burst :a sudden intense happening
      • an outburst of heavy rain|a burst of lightning

    • burst :move suddenly, energetically, or violently
      • He burst out of the house into the cool night

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