💥burst

verb
/bɜːst/

Meaning

to break open suddenly and violently; to come forth with sudden force or emotion
to break open suddenly; to be full of something

Example Sentences

The balloon burst when it hit the thorn.

The balloon bursts with a loud pop.

Example Expressions

burst into tears

Synonyms

explode, break, crack, erupt, rupture, pop
Entry 1
explode, break, crack, erupt, rupture
Entry 2
explode, pop, rupture, break

Antonyms

hold, contain, restrain, compress
Entry 1
hold, contain, restrain
Entry 2
contain, hold, compress

Collocations

burst into flames, burst open, burst into laughter, burst with joy, burst into, burst out, burst with
Entry 1
burst into flames, burst open, burst into laughter, burst with joy
Entry 2
burst into, burst out, burst open, burst with

More Example Sentences

The pipe in our bathroom has burst.

Related Vocabularies

to give strength, energy, or vitality to something or someone
to change something to the opposite direction, position, or result
To make an action or process happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.
To make someone very happy or proud.
To make an action or process happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.
To support, strengthen or reinforce something to make it better.

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