[Elamur Dictionary](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/burst/) [dictionaries](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [English](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/) / [B](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/b/) / burst # burst verb (burst, bursts, burst, bursting); noun (a burst, bursts) «burst» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova. ## Everyday 1. To burst is to break open suddenly because there is too much inside, like a balloon or a pipe. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/burst/#m1) 2. To burst into or out of a place is to go in or out very suddenly. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/burst/#m2) 3. To burst into tears, laughter or song is to start doing it suddenly. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/burst/#m3) 4. A burst is a short, sudden amount of something, like a burst of speed or a burst of noise. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/burst/#m4) 5. To be bursting means to be very full or to want something very much. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/burst/#m5) ### In the lessons In science, a balloon bursts when the air pressure inside is too great for the rubber; a burst pipe leaks water. In stories, burst shows sudden action or strong feelings. In everyday life a burst water pipe or burst tyre needs an adult quickly. Phrases: burst into tears, burst out laughing, burst open, a burst of energy, bursting with pride, burst a bubble. ### Examples - The balloon burst with a loud pop. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/burst/#x1) - A pipe burst and water flooded the kitchen. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/burst/#x2) - Tom burst into the room, shouting the news. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/burst/#x3) - The baby burst into tears. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/burst/#x4) - We all burst out laughing at the joke. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/burst/#x5) - The runner put on a burst of speed at the end. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/burst/#x6) - I'm bursting to tell you my secret. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/burst/#x7) - The bag was bursting with toys. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/burst/#x8) - Anastasia trembled, and burst into tears. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/burst/#x9) ### Note The past form is burst, not "bursted": Yesterday the balloon burst. "Bust" is a slang word for burst or broken; in writing use burst. "Burst into" is followed by a noun: burst into flames, burst into song. ## In Jewish tradition In Sefer Yetzirah the "burst forth" is about the ten sefirot, which run out and back like a flash. The tradition reads this as a picture of their constant motion at God's command. In the prophets God "bursts" the bonds of a people's slavery, and Job feels ready to burst like new wine-skins full of words. **Interpretation.** The rabbis read the breaking of the yoke and bonds as a promise of freedom from oppression. ### Examples - The word of God is in them as they burst forth, and as they return; they obey the divine command, rushing along as a whirlwind, returning to prostrate themselves at his throne. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1887) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/B/burst/#x1) - And now will I break his yoke from off thee, and will burst thy bonds in sunder. (Prophets NAM.1.13, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/B/burst/#x2) - Behold, mine inwards are as wine which hath no vent; like new wine-skins which are ready to burst. (Writings JOB.32.19, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/B/burst/#x3) - For of old time I have broken thy yoke, and burst thy bands, and thou saidst: 'I will not transgress'; upon every high hill and under every leafy tree thou didst recline, playing the harlot. (Prophets JER.2.20, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/B/burst/#x4) ### Note The past form is burst, not "bursted": Yesterday the balloon burst. "Bust" is a slang word for burst or broken; in writing use burst. "Burst into" is followed by a noun: burst into flames, burst into song. ## On Mova - [Trees and pragmatics of «burst» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/B/burst/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames. - [«burst» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/burst.html) on Mova free. - [Trees and pragmatics of «burst» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/B/burst/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames. - [«burst» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/burst.html) on Mova free.