burst
noun, verb29 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.4
sudden burst8.5
an unexpected, quick outbreak of something
short burst8.0
a brief, intense period of activity or emotion
huge burst7.3
rapid burst7.2
great burst7.1
quick burst7.0
the first outbreak or surge of something
final burst6.5
the last surge of energy or activity
single burst6.2
one continuous, short outbreak
an outbreak that happens from time to time
to break open or apart unexpectedly
burst out8.0
almost burst7.0
nearly burst6.9
to break open after a period of pressure or waiting
burst forth6.2
burst apart6.0
burst of9.0
indicates what is bursting forth (e.g., energy, anger)
to unexpectedly begin doing something (e.g., burst into tears, burst into song)
in bursts8.2
happening in short, intermittent periods
burst with8.1
figurative: to be full of a strong emotion
burst out of7.8
to emerge suddenly and forcefully from a place