HyperDic: burst_out

English > 3 senses of the expression burst out:
VERBcommunicationburst outgive sudden release to an expression
changeburst out, pop outappear suddenly
changeburst out, erupt, irrupt, flare up, flare, break openerupt or intensify suddenly
English > burst out: 3 senses > verb 1, communication
MeaningGive sudden release to an expression.
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s VERB-ing
Examples
  • "We burst out laughing"
  • "'I hate you,' she burst out"
Narrowerrip outburst out with a violent or profane utterance
Broaderexpress, show, evinceGive expression / expression to
Spanishprorrumpir
English > burst out: 3 senses > verb 2, change
MeaningAppear suddenly.
PatternSomething ----s; Something is ----ing PP
Synonympop out
BroaderappearCome into sight or view
Spanishasomar
Catalanemergir
English > burst out: 3 senses > verb 3, change
Meaningerupt or intensify suddenly.
PatternSomething ----s; Somebody ----s
Synonymserupt, irrupt, flare up, flare, break open
Broaderintensify, deepenBecome more intense
Spanishencenderse, estallar
Catalanencendre, esclatar

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