burst
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verb \ˈbərst\ burst also burst·ed burst·ing
Definition of BURST
intransitive verb
1
: to break open, apart, or into pieces usually from impact or from pressure from within
2
a : to give way from an excess of emotion <my heart will burst> b : to give vent suddenly to a repressed emotion <burst into tears> <burst out laughing>
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4
: to be filled to the breaking point <bursting with excitement> <a crate bursting with fruit>
transitive verb
1
: to cause to burst <burst a balloon>
2
a : to force open (as a door or a way) by strong or vigorous action b : to flood over <the river burst its banks>
3
: to produce by or as if by bursting
— burst at the seams
: to be larger, fuller, or more crowded than could reasonably have been anticipated
See Examples of BURST
- Two of the water pipes burst.
- He burst a blood vessel.
- The doors suddenly burst open.
- The cops burst the door open.
- He burst into the room.
- The sun burst through the clouds.
- She burst through the door and yelled “Surprise!”.
Origin of BURST
Middle English bersten, from Old English berstan; akin to Old High German brestan to burst
First Known Use: before 12th century
2burst
nounDefinition of BURST
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: an act of bursting
3
: a result of bursting; especially : a visible puff accompanying the explosion of a shell
Examples of BURST
- She ran hard in short bursts toward the end of the race.
- the burst of a bubble
First Known Use of BURST
1610
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