burst
Describes an object that has ruptured or broken open suddenly, typically due to internal pressure or force. In academic and technical contexts, it refers to the state of a container or structure after its structural integrity has failed.
Ejemplos
3 de 5We had to call a plumber immediately to fix the burst pipe in the basement.
We had to call a plumber immediately to fix the broken pipe in the basement.
The investigation concluded that a burst seal was the primary cause of the mechanical failure.
The investigation concluded that a broken seal was the primary cause of the mechanical failure.
I found a burst bag of chips at the bottom of my backpack.
I found a broken bag of chips at the bottom of my backpack.
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Think of a balloon: when it gets too full, it goes 'pop' and becomes a 'burst' balloon. The word itself sounds like a quick release of air.
Quiz rápido
The heavy frost overnight resulted in several ______ pipes throughout the city's older buildings.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: burst
Ejemplos
We had to call a plumber immediately to fix the burst pipe in the basement.
everydayWe had to call a plumber immediately to fix the broken pipe in the basement.
The investigation concluded that a burst seal was the primary cause of the mechanical failure.
formalThe investigation concluded that a broken seal was the primary cause of the mechanical failure.
I found a burst bag of chips at the bottom of my backpack.
informalI found a broken bag of chips at the bottom of my backpack.
Data suggests that the burst economic bubble led to a decade of stagnation in the region.
academicData suggests that the collapsed economic bubble led to a decade of stagnation in the region.
The company faced significant losses following the burst of the speculative market.
businessThe company faced significant losses following the collapse of the speculative market.
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
bursting at the seams
completely full or overcrowded
burst into tears
suddenly start crying
burst someone's bubble
to destroy someone's illusion or happy idea
Se confunde a menudo con
'Bust' is often informal slang for broken or bankrupt, whereas 'burst' specifically implies a rupture from internal pressure.
'Bursted' is an incorrect non-standard form; the past tense and adjective form remains 'burst'.
Notas de uso
As an adjective, 'burst' is most frequently used in the attributive position (before a noun) to describe things like pipes, tires, or containers. It emphasizes the result of a sudden release of pressure.
Errores comunes
Many learners try to add '-ed' to the word to form the adjective or past participle, but 'burst' is an irregular word that stays the same in all forms.
Truco para recordar
Think of a balloon: when it gets too full, it goes 'pop' and becomes a 'burst' balloon. The word itself sounds like a quick release of air.
Origen de la palabra
Derived from the Old English 'berstan', which means to break or fly apart due to internal force.
Patrones gramaticales
Quiz rápido
The heavy frost overnight resulted in several ______ pipes throughout the city's older buildings.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: burst
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