burst
Third Person
bursts
Present Participle
bursting
Past Tense
burst
Past Participle
burst
1
to suddenly and violently break open or apart, particularly as a result of internal pressure
- The balloon burst with a loud pop, startling everyone.
- The dam burst, causing a flood downstream.
- The pipe burst, flooding the basement with water.
- The tire bursts while driving on the highway, causing the car to swerve.
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2
to move suddenly and forcefully in a particular direction, often with great speed
- The horse burst forward, galloping faster than the others in the race.
- The car burst through the finish line, securing first place.
- The athlete burst ahead, gaining a lead in the final moments of the race.
- The team burst onto the field, ready to play their final game.
- The rocket burst into the sky, reaching incredible heights within seconds.
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3
to experience a sudden and overwhelming feeling or urge that is hard to control
- She burst with excitement when she heard the good news.
- His heart burst with joy after the surprise proposal.
- She could feel her anger burst inside her when she saw the injustice.
- The singer's heart burst with gratitude after receiving the award.
- He burst with pride after his team won the championship.
4
to move forcefully and suddenly through or into something
- He burst through the door, startling everyone in the room.
- The protesters burst into the building, demanding to speak with the manager.
- The horse burst through the fence, escaping into the open field.
- The car burst through the barrier after the driver lost control.
- She burst into the room, eager to share her exciting news.
5
to appear or come out suddenly and unexpectedly
- The sun burst through the clouds after the storm passed.
- The flowers burst from the ground as the spring weather arrived.
- The cat burst out of the bushes, scaring everyone nearby.
- A bright light burst from the explosion, blinding everyone for a moment.
- The bubbles burst from the bottle when it was opened.
6
to open quickly and with force
- The door burst open as the wind howled through the house.
- The envelope burst open in his hands, spilling its contents onto the floor.
- The box burst open when it was dropped, scattering the items inside.
- The bag burst open, sending coins rolling across the floor.
- The storm caused the windows to burst open with a loud crash.
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7
to make something break open or explode suddenly
transitive
- The heavy rain burst the dam, flooding the valley below.
- The fireworks display accidentally burst a few shells before they were ready.
- The child accidentally burst the bubble with his finger.
- The force of the impact burst the tire on the car.
- The strong wind burst the sail on the boat.
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