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burst[1,verb] burst[2,noun]

Main Entry: ¹burst
Pronunciation: brst
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): burst; burst·ing
1 a : to break open or in pieces (as by an explosion from within) <the balloon burst> <buds bursting open> b : to cause to burst
2 a : to suddenly show one's feelings <burst into tears> b : to begin to do something suddenly <burst into song>
3 : to come or go suddenly <burst into the room>
4 : to be filled to the breaking point <just bursting with energy>