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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.
The dam burst, causing a flood downstream.
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.
The car burst through the finish line, securing first place.
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.
His heart burst with joy after the surprise proposal.
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.
The protesters burst into the building, demanding to speak with the manager.
05
to appear or come out suddenly and unexpectedly
Intransitive
Examples
The sun burst through the clouds after the storm passed.
The flowers burst from the ground as the spring weather arrived.
06
to open quickly and with force
Linking Verb: to burst [adj]
Examples
The door burst open as the wind howled through the house.
The envelope burst open in his hands, spilling its contents onto the floor.
07
to make something break open or explode suddenly
Transitive: to burst sth
Examples
The heavy rain burst the dam, flooding the valley below.
The fireworks display accidentally burst a few shells before they were ready.
Burst
01
the act of breaking or exploding suddenly
Examples
The fireworks ended with a final burst.
The pipe gave way with a sudden burst.
02
a rapid, simultaneous firing of multiple guns or firearms
Examples
The soldiers opened fire in a burst.
The gunner fired a burst at the target.
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.
There was a sudden burst of laughter when the comedian made a funny joke.
04
a sudden, intense occurrence or event
Examples
There was a burst of sunlight through the clouds.
A burst of noise came from the construction site.
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