Word
aburst
Definition
v. to burst out suddenly. You use this when something happens very quickly and with a lot of energy.
v. to burst forth suddenly or violently. Often used in literary or poetic contexts to describe a sudden release of emotion or physical force.
Examples
“The sun aburst through the clouds as the storm passed.”
“The crowd aburst into cheers when the team scored the winning goal.”
“The dam aburst during the heavy rains, sending a massive wave of water rushing down the valley and destroying everything in its path.”
Examples
simple
“The sun aburst through the clouds as the storm passed.”
contextual
“The crowd aburst into cheers when the team scored the winning goal.”
complex
“The dam aburst during the heavy rains, sending a massive wave of water rushing down the valley and destroying everything in its path.”
Etymology
From a- + burst.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Rare
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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