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💥burst

verb
/bɜːst/
bursar bury
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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.

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