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burst

verbnounB1 · Intermediate

To break open suddenly.

Meanings of «burst»

1 · verb

to break open suddenly

The balloon burst when it touched the sharp needle.

2 · noun

a sudden short period of an activity or feeling

She finished the race with a sudden burst of speed.

Similar: surgespurtrush

Translation

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The difference between similar words

break open suddenly
burstbreak open suddenly from too much insideThe balloon burst with a loud pop.
explodeburst with a loud noise and great forceThe bomb exploded near the station.
ruptureformalbreak open; used for pipes and the bodyA water pipe ruptured in the night.

Verb forms

Base form (V1)burst
Past simple (V2)burst
Past participle (V3)burst

Base form (V1)
Be careful, the balloon may burst.

Past simple (V2)
The balloon burst with a loud noise.

Past participle (V3)
The pipe has burst and water is everywhere.

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