Burst out

verb

Suddenly and violently release a lot of something.

The dam burst out, releasing a massive amount of water.
Visual representation of "burst out" - Suddenly and violently release a lot of something

Often appears as...

  • burst out laughing
  • burst out crying
verb

To suddenly start making a sound, especially crying, laughing, or speaking.

She burst out laughing at the joke.
Visual representation of "burst out" - To suddenly start making a sound, especially crying, laughing, or speaking

Often appears as...

  • burst out crying
  • burst out laughing
verb

To suddenly say something loudly.

I just burst out that I loved him.
Visual representation of "burst out" - To suddenly say something loudly

Often appears as...

  • burst out with
  • burst out in
verb

Suddenly and violently release a lot of something.

The dam burst out, releasing a massive amount of water.
Visual representation of "burst out" - Suddenly and violently release a lot of something

Often appears as...

  • burst out laughing
  • burst out crying
verb

To suddenly start making a sound, especially crying, laughing, or speaking.

She burst out laughing at the joke.
Visual representation of "burst out" - To suddenly start making a sound, especially crying, laughing, or speaking

Often appears as...

  • burst out crying
  • burst out laughing
verb

To suddenly say something loudly.

I just burst out that I loved him.
Visual representation of "burst out" - To suddenly say something loudly

Often appears as...

  • burst out with
  • burst out in
Definition 1 of 3
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Forceful Expression

Used to describe a sudden and intense occurrence often linked with strong emotions or reactions.

Illustration for Forceful Expression
He burst out in a fit of anger.
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Uncontainable Outburst

Implies something can no longer be controlled or contained and comes out all at once.

Illustration for Uncontainable Outburst
The crowd burst out in cheers after the winning goal.
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Visual Imagery

Often conjures a vivid image of something breaking or shattering suddenly.

Illustration for Visual Imagery
Sunlight burst out from behind the clouds.
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Forceful Expression

Used to describe a sudden and intense occurrence often linked with strong emotions or reactions.

Illustration for Forceful Expression
He burst out in a fit of anger.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Uncontainable Outburst

Implies something can no longer be controlled or contained and comes out all at once.

Illustration for Uncontainable Outburst
The crowd burst out in cheers after the winning goal.
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Visual Imagery

Often conjures a vivid image of something breaking or shattering suddenly.

Illustration for Visual Imagery
Sunlight burst out from behind the clouds.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Forceful Expression

Used to describe a sudden and intense occurrence often linked with strong emotions or reactions.

Illustration for Forceful Expression
He burst out in a fit of anger.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Uncontainable Outburst

Implies something can no longer be controlled or contained and comes out all at once.

Illustration for Uncontainable Outburst
The crowd burst out in cheers after the winning goal.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Visual Imagery

Often conjures a vivid image of something breaking or shattering suddenly.

Illustration for Visual Imagery
Sunlight burst out from behind the clouds.
Visual representation of the word "Burst out"

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