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1.
suddenly and violently broken open especially from internal pressure ('busted' is an informal term for 'burst')
a burst balloon
burst pipes
burst seams
'burst' - used as a noun
2.
the act of exploding or bursting something
the burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloft
3.
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
4.
a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
a burst of applause
5.
a sudden violent happening
a burst of lightning
'burst' - used as a verb
6.
break open or apart suddenly
The bubble burst
7.
force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up
8.
burst outward, usually with noise
9.
move suddenly, energetically, or violently
He burst out of the house into the cool night
10.
be in a state of movement or action
11.
emerge suddenly
The sun burst into view
12.
cause to burst
13.
break open or apart suddenly and forcefully
The dam burst
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derived forms
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1. Burst / Plural
bursts
2. Burst / Past
burst
3. Burst / Third Person
bursts
4. Burst / Present Participle
bursting
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