bursts

We have found lemma(root) word of bursts : burst.

Definitions


[bəːst], (Verb)

Definitions:
- break open or apart suddenly and violently, especially as a result of an impact or internal pressure
(e.g: one of the balloons burst)

- issue suddenly and uncontrollably
(e.g: the words burst from him in an angry rush)

- suddenly begin doing or producing something
(e.g: Sophie burst out laughing)

- separate (continuous stationery) into single sheets


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English berstan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch bersten, barsten


[bəːst], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an instance of breaking or splitting as a result of internal pressure or puncturing; an explosion
(e.g: the mortar bursts were further away than before)

- a sudden brief outbreak
(e.g: a burst of activity)

- a period of continuous and intense effort
(e.g: he sailed 474 miles in one 24-hour burst)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English berstan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch bersten, barsten




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