suddenly burst
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to break open or apart unexpectedly
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Examples (10)
- The old water pipe under the sink suddenly burst, flooding the kitchen.
- He told a joke and the whole room suddenly burst into laughter.
- Upon hearing the sad news, she suddenly burst into tears.
- The balloon grew bigger and bigger until it suddenly burst.
- A firework suddenly burst in the night sky, startling everyone.
- Be careful with that chemical mixture; it could suddenly burst into flames.
- After days of gloom, the sun suddenly burst through the clouds.
- The crowd was silent, and then one voice suddenly burst into song.
- Unable to contain his frustration, he suddenly burst out with an angry shout.
- The river banks could no longer hold the water, and the levee suddenly burst.