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to burst
01
to suddenly and violently break open or apart, particularly as a result of internal pressure
Intransitive
Examples
The balloon burst with a loud pop, startling everyone.
02
to move suddenly and forcefully in a particular direction, often with great speed
Intransitive: to burst somewhere
Examples
The horse burst forward, galloping faster than the others in the race.
03
to experience a sudden and overwhelming feeling or urge that is hard to control
Intransitive: to burst | to burst with an emotion
Examples
She burst with excitement when she heard the good news.
04
to move forcefully and suddenly through or into something
Intransitive: to burst into a place | to burst through an obstacle
Examples
He burst through the door, startling everyone in the room.
05
to appear or come out suddenly and unexpectedly
Intransitive
Examples
The sun burst through the clouds after the storm passed.
06
to open quickly and with force
Linking Verb: to burst [adj]
Examples
The door burst open as the wind howled through the house.
07
to make something break open or explode suddenly
Transitive: to burst sth
Examples
The heavy rain burst the dam, flooding the valley below.
Burst
01
the act of breaking or exploding suddenly
Examples
The fireworks ended with a final burst.
02
a rapid, simultaneous firing of multiple guns or firearms
Examples
The soldiers opened fire in a burst.
03
a sudden, brief increase or surge of activity, force, or energy, often happening quickly and intensely
Examples
He experienced a burst of energy after his afternoon nap, feeling ready to tackle his tasks.
04
a sudden, intense occurrence or event
Examples
There was a burst of sunlight through the clouds.
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