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Burst for Dummies

verb

pronunciation: bɜrst

What does Burst really mean?

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Burst means to suddenly break open or explode, just like a water balloon when it's dropped from a high place and hits the ground with a loud pop!

Imagine you're walking outside on a warm summer day, holding a bright, colorful water balloon. You feel the weight of the water in your hand and the coolness of the balloon against your skin. As you look around, you see a group of friends playing catch with more water balloons.

You decide to join them and throw your balloon up high in the air, feeling a surge of excitement as it soars through the sky. But then, disaster strikes! Your friend throws another balloon towards you, aiming to catch yours. However, the two balloons collide in mid-air, causing your balloon to burst into a million tiny droplets, spraying water everywhere!

When something bursts, it means that it suddenly and forcefully breaks apart, often with a loud noise or a violent release of energy.

Think of bursting as a "surprising explosion" of something. Just like a balloon bursting or a firework bursting in the sky, it happens quickly and unexpectedly. You might see a burst of colorful sparks lighting up the night sky or hear a burst of laughter when someone tells a funny joke.

Burst can also describe a sudden increase or surge in an action or emotion, similar to a burst of speed when a cheetah runs.

For example, imagine you're running a race and suddenly you feel a burst of energy coursing through your body. Your legs seem to move faster than before, propelling you forward with a burst of speed. Or, imagine feeling a burst of excitement when you see your favorite band playing live for the first time. Your heart beats faster and you can't help but smile.

So, whether it's a balloon bursting, fireworks lighting up the sky, or a cheetah running with incredible speed, burst means to break open or explode suddenly, or to experience a sudden surge or increase in action or emotion.

Next time you hear or read the word "burst," remember these examples and think of the excitement, energy, and surprise that come with it!


Revised and Fact checked by Lily Wilson on 2023-10-28 11:09:23

Burst In a sentece

Learn how to use Burst inside a sentece

  • When you blow up a balloon with so much air that it suddenly pops, we say it bursts.
  • When you press a button on a spray bottle and water comes out in a sudden and strong stream, it bursts.
  • If you squeeze a water-filled plastic bag too hard and it suddenly breaks open, the water bursts out.
  • When you are blowing bubbles with bubblegum and it suddenly explodes and the bubble disappears, it bursts.
  • Imagine you are holding a balloon filled with water and you accidently drop it from a high place. It hits the ground and bursts, causing water to go everywhere.