burst
word
/ˈbɝst/
burst
/bˈɜːst/
burst
Definition
To break open suddenly because of pressure, force, or being too full. It can also mean to begin suddenly and strongly, or a short sudden amount of activity, energy, or emotion.
Usage & Nuances
As a verb, common patterns are 'burst into tears/laughter', 'burst out laughing', and 'burst into a room'. As a noun, 'a burst of speed/energy/applause' is common. 'Burst' is also the past tense and past participle, so not 'bursted'.
Spanish: estallar - reventar - ráfaga (repentina)Portuguese (BR): estourar - explodir - surto (repentino)Portuguese (PT): rebentar - explodir - rajada (repentina)Chinese (Simplified): 爆裂 - 爆发 - 一阵（突然）Chinese (Traditional): 爆裂 - 爆發 - 一陣（突然）Hindi: फटना - फूट पड़ना - अचानक उभारArabic: ينفجر - يتمزق - دفعة مفاجئةBengali: ফেটে যাওয়া - হঠাৎ বিস্ফোরণ (noun) - হুট করে শুরু হওয়াRussian: лопаться - взрыв - внезапный всплескJapanese: 破裂する - 急に始まる - 爆発（名詞的用法）Vietnamese: nổ tung - bùng nổ - sự bùng phátKorean: 터지다 - 갑자기 시작하다 - 갑작스런 분출(명사)Turkish: patlamak - aniden başlamak - ani patlamaUrdu: پھٹ جانا - اچانک ابھرنا - اچانک زورIndonesian: meletus - tiba-tiba mulai - ledakan (sekejap)
Example Sentences
The balloon burst with a loud pop.
basic
She burst into tears when she heard the news.
basic
There was a burst of light in the sky.
basic
He burst out laughing in the middle of the meeting.
natural
After a short rest, she felt a burst of energy.
natural
The pipe burst during the cold night.
natural