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Burst

/bɜːst /

To break open or apart suddenly or forcefully.

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A moment later, the glowing ball bursts with a popping sound.Instantly there was a burst of annoyed reaction from the crew.An idea burst upon him.

Originates from the Old English word berstan, which is related to the Old Norse bresta and the German bersten, all of which mean to break or burst.

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