aburst

/əˈbɜːrst/

Definitions

1. verb

to burst forth or break out suddenly

“The dam burst and water flowed aburst from the opening.”

2. noun

a sudden and violent outburst of emotion or energy

“There was an aburst of applause when the orchestra finished the concert.”

3. adverb

all at once or suddenly

“The flowers aburst into bloom after the first spring rain.”

Synonyms

  • burst
  • explosion
  • outburst

Antonyms

  • calm
  • quiet