Burst Forth

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /bɜːrst fɔːrθ/

Definitions of burst forth

verb to suddenly emerge or appear with force

Example Sentences

A1 The flowers burst forth in the springtime.

A2 The sun burst forth from behind the clouds.

B1 Emotions burst forth when she saw her long-lost friend.

B2 The volcano burst forth with molten lava and ash.

C1 Creativity burst forth in his latest masterpiece.

C2 The truth finally burst forth after years of secrecy.

adverb in a sudden and forceful manner

Example Sentences

A1 The flowers burst forth with color in the springtime.

A2 The sun burst forth from behind the clouds, warming the earth.

B1 The singer's voice burst forth with emotion during the performance.

B2 The volcano burst forth with molten lava, causing widespread destruction.

C1 The truth finally burst forth after years of secrecy.

C2 Her creativity burst forth in a flurry of new ideas and projects.

Examples of burst forth in a Sentence

formal The sun burst forth from behind the clouds, illuminating the landscape.

informal When the music started playing, everyone burst forth onto the dance floor.

slang As soon as the door opened, the dog burst forth into the yard.

figurative Inspiration can suddenly burst forth, leading to a flood of creativity.

Grammatical Forms of burst forth

past tense

burst forth

plural

burst forths

comparative

more burst forth

superlative

most burst forth

present tense

bursts forth

future tense

will burst forth

perfect tense

has burst forth

continuous tense

is bursting forth

singular

burst forth

positive degree

burst forth

infinitive

to burst forth

gerund

bursting forth

participle

bursting forth

Origin and Evolution of burst forth

First Known Use: 1000 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'burst forth' originated from Old English, where 'burst' meant to break open or explode, and 'forth' meant out or forward.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'burst forth' has retained its original meaning of suddenly and forcefully emerging or appearing, but it has also taken on a metaphorical sense of expressing strong emotions or energy.