bursts of energy

Meanings

1. 1phraseplural

   Short periods when someone suddenly has a lot of energy and feels active.

   Grammar: Used as a plural noun phrase: bursts of energy come and go, often after rest.

   Patterns

   • have bursts of energy
   • get bursts of energy
   • bursts of energy in the morning

   After a good night's sleep, she has bursts of energy and cleans the whole house.

   He works in short bursts of energy, then rests for a while.

   Children often show bursts of energy right before bedtime.

2. 2phrasepluraltechnical

   Sudden increases in power or activity in a system, engine, or economy.

   Grammar: Used for things, not people: the engine delivers bursts of energy when needed.

   Patterns

   • bursts of energy from something
   • deliver bursts of energy

   The battery releases bursts of energy when the car accelerates.

   Solar flares send bursts of energy toward Earth.

Word forms

Common combinations

short bursts of energy

Toddlers often play in short bursts of energy.

sudden bursts of energy

He gets sudden bursts of energy after drinking coffee.

have bursts of energy

I have bursts of energy in the late afternoon.

bursts of energy and enthusiasm

The team showed bursts of energy and enthusiasm in the final minutes.

Synonyms and how they differ

spurts of energy

Very similar, but 'spurts' often suggests a quick, almost uncontrolled start.

rushes of energy

Suggests a strong flowing feeling, often more intense than a burst.

Opposites

Word family

burst noun

A single short period of strong activity or feeling.

energetic adjective

Full of energy; active and lively.

energize verb

To give someone or something more energy.

Commonly confused: bursts of energy or burst?

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