English / word
burst
verb B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
to break open or apart suddenly and violently, especially from internal pressure
In context
01
The balloon will burst if you blow too much air.
02
A water pipe burst near the office gate.
Synonyms
explode,break,pop
Antonyms
contain,hold,compress
Collocations
burst into tears,burst into flames,burst into laughter
Verb forms
Past: burst · Past participle: burst · -ing: bursting