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What does the word burst mean?

Part of speech: verb transitive

To break.

Part of speech: verb

To suffer rupture from an internal force.

Part of speech: verb

To exhibit some sudden and violent activity, break forth; break away.

Part of speech: verb

To be filled or stirred to overflowing or breaking, as with passion.

Part of speech: noun

A sudden or violent explosion or breaking forth; sudden rending or disruption.

Part of speech: noun

A sudden effort; spurt; rush; as a burst of speed.

Usage examples for burst

It will certainly burst if I don't get this story out directly! – Milly and Olly by Mrs. Humphry Ward
Then Preston burst out. – Daisy by Elizabeth Wetherell
And with these words he burst into tears. – Lost in the Fog by James De Mille

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