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burst

verbinformalcommon/iʃtojˈɾaɾ/es·toi·rar

Definition

1

To break open or apart suddenly and violently, especially with a loud noise; to explode.

Usage examples

The balloon burst when it hit the cactus.
The tire burst on the highway.

Common combinations

burst a balloonburst a tireburst into laughter