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burst out

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌbɝst ˈaʊt/ · UK /ˌbɜːst ˈaʊt/

burst out means: To suddenly start laughing, crying, or showing another strong feeling.

verb

SUDDEN EMOTIONB1

To suddenly start laughing, crying, or showing another strong feeling.

  • She burst out laughing.
  • The child burst out crying when his balloon broke.
  • We both burst out laughing at the same time.

How to use it: burst out + -ing (He burst out laughing at the joke.)

Similar words: break into, erupt in

Common phrases: burst out laughing, burst out crying

EMERGE SUDDENLYB2

To come out of a place suddenly and quickly.

  • The dog burst out of the house.
  • Flames burst out through the roof.
  • The children burst out of the classroom at lunchtime.

How to use it: burst out of somewhere (The dog burst out of the garden.)

Similar words: rush out, erupt

Common phrases: burst out of somewhere, burst out suddenly

SAY SUDDENLYB2

To say something suddenly and with strong feeling.

  • “Stop!” he burst out.
  • She burst out with a furious complaint.
  • “I won!” the excited child burst out.

How to use it: burst out + direct speech (“That is unfair!” she burst out.)

Similar words: blurt out, exclaim

Common phrases: burst out angrily, burst out suddenly

Questions about burst out

What does burst out mean?

To suddenly start laughing, crying, or showing another strong feeling.

What is burst out in other languages?

Türkçe: aniden başlamak · Español: romper a · Français: éclater de · Deutsch: plötzlich anfangen · Italiano: scoppiare a · 日本語: 突然笑い出す

How do you pronounce burst out?

In American English /ˌbɝst ˈaʊt/; in British English /ˌbɜːst ˈaʊt/.

How do you use burst out in a sentence?

She burst out laughing. The child burst out crying when his balloon broke.

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