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Word: Burst
Speech Type: Verb
Old English berstan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch bersten, barsten
bəːst
break open or apart suddenly and violently, especially as a result of an impact or internal pressure
Short Definition:break open or apart suddenly and violently
Examples:- one of the balloons burst
- the dam burst after days of torrential rain
issue suddenly and uncontrollably
Short Definition:issue suddenly and uncontrollably
Examples:- the words burst from him in an angry rush
suddenly begin doing or producing something
Short Definition:suddenly begin doing/producing something
Examples:- Sophie burst out laughing
- she burst into tears
- the aircraft burst into flames
separate (continuous stationery) into single sheets.
Short Definition:separate continuous stationery into sheets
Word: Burst
Speech Type: Noun
bəːst
an instance of breaking or splitting as a result of internal pressure or puncturing; an explosion
Short Definition:instance of breaking or splitting
Examples:- the mortar bursts were further away than before
a sudden brief outbreak
Short Definition:sudden brief outbreak
Examples:- a burst of activity
- bursts of laughter
a period of continuous and intense effort
Short Definition:period of intense effort
Examples:- he sailed 474 miles in one 24-hour burst
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