Basic Details
Word: Burst
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To break open suddenly and violently; to come out loudly or forcefully.
Synonyms: Explode, rupture, break
Antonyms: Mend, fix, close
Idioms and Phrases
- Burst with pride: To feel very proud. Example: "She burst with pride when she received her award."
- Burst into tears: To suddenly start crying. Example: "When she heard the sad news, she burst into tears."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The balloon burst when it was accidentally dropped on the sharp floor.
Example 2: The child was so excited that he burst with joy when he saw the present.
Example 3: The dam threatened to burst after days of heavy rain.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "burst" comes from an Old Germanic word that means "to break?" It has been used for many centuries to describe something that suddenly breaks apart.
Famous Quote
"The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all." - Mulan, referencing how things can 'burst' into beauty even in tough times.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "burst" mean?
a) To float gently
b) To break open suddenly
c) To whisper softly
d) To walk slowly
Answer: b) To break open suddenly
2. Which of these is a synonym of "burst"?
a) Collapse
b) Rupture
c) Float
d) Combine
Answer: b) Rupture
3. Which of these is an antonym of "burst"?
a) Break
b) Fix
c) Explode
d) Shatter
Answer: b) Fix
4. Which sentence uses "burst" correctly?
a) The tired runner burst across the finish line.
b) The cake didn’t burst in the oven.
c) The baby burst buttons of the shirt.
d) The sun burst over the horizon.
Answer: a) The tired runner burst across the finish line.
5. What does the idiom "burst into tears" mean?
a) To suddenly start dancing
b) To suddenly fall asleep
c) To suddenly start crying
d) To suddenly begin to laugh
Answer: c) To suddenly start crying
