Burst
Pronunciation: /ˈbɜːrst/
Burst (verb)
- To break open or apart suddenly, often with a loud noise.
- To enter a place suddenly and with energy.
Examples
- The balloon burst with a loud noise.
- The pipe burst, flooding the room.
Common collocations: burst into flames, burst a bubble, burst into the room, burst onto the scene, burst of laughter
Burst (noun)
- A sudden breaking open or explosion.
- A short period of intense activity or emotion.
Examples
- There was a burst of laughter from the crowd.
- The burst of the balloon startled the cat.