burst

//bɜːrst//
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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.

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