burst
//bɜːrst//
Verb
burstInfinitive
burstPresent tense
burstPast tense
burstPast participle
burstingPresent participle
burstsThird-person singular
1
To break open or apart suddenly and violently, especially as a result of internal pressure
The balloon burst when I squeezed it too hard.
2
To move or enter suddenly and forcefully
The police burst into the room.
3
To be filled with a strong emotion or quality to the point of overflowing
She was bursting with pride when her son won the award.
Noun
burstSingular
burstsPlural
1
An instance of breaking open or apart suddenly
The burst of the water pipe flooded the basement.
2
A sudden brief outbreak or occurrence of something
There was a burst of laughter from the audience.