burst (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /bɜːrst/
Definition
To break open suddenly and violently, often with an explosive sound.
Examples
The dam was unable to withstand the pressure and burst.
His shirt buttons burst open because he had gained so much weight.
The crowd burst into applause when the singer appeared on stage.
How to Use burst
- burst into (prepositional phrase)
- To suddenly start doing something, especially an activity or emotion. — "The audience burst into applause."
- burst out of (phrasal verb)
- To leave a place suddenly and with force. — "He burst out of the house."
- burst with (prepositional phrase)
- To be extremely full of a particular emotion or quality. — "She was bursting with excitement."
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