Basic

burst

/bɜːrst/

burst bɜːrst

English Definition

v. to break open or apart suddenly

中文释义

爆裂，突然破裂

Significado en Español

reventar, estallar

한국어 뜻

터지다, 파열하다

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

nổ tung, vỡ ra

Example Sentence

The balloon burst with a loud pop.

气球砰的一声爆炸了。

Synonyms

explode rupture erupt

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “burst”:

A explode
B mend
C repair
D heal

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A — explode. “burst” means v. to break open or apart suddenly

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The balloon will ______ if you keep blowing more air into it.

A burst
B shrink
C deflate
D fold

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A — burst. “burst” means v. to break open or apart suddenly

Common questions about “burst”

What does “burst” mean?

burst — v. to break open or apart suddenly. In Chinese: 爆裂，突然破裂.

How do you pronounce “burst”?

burst is pronounced /bɜːrst/. It breaks into 1 syllable: burst.

How do you use “burst” in a sentence?

The balloon burst with a loud pop. (气球砰的一声爆炸了。)

What are synonyms for “burst”?

explode, rupture, erupt — all close in meaning to burst (v. to break open or apart suddenly).

Is “burst” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. burst appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

Progress / 学习进度

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8% through this level

Mastered: 0 / 2445 (0%)

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