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Uncommonbursting
The correct spelling is bursting.
How to pronounce bursting
/ˈbɜːstɪŋ/
verbIPA: /ˈbɜːstɪŋ/
Say it like: Bur-sti-ng
The correct spelling is bursting. To break from internal pressure. For example: "I blew the balloon up too much, and it burst."
Usage Examples
“I blew the balloon up too much, and it burst.”
“I burst the balloon when I blew it up too much.”
“I printed the report on form-feed paper, then burst the sheets.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To break from internal pressure.
- 2.To cause to break from internal pressure.
- 3.To cause to break by any means.
- 4.To separate (printer paper) at perforation lines.
- 5.To enter or exit hurriedly and unexpectedly.
noun
- 1.The act by which something bursts.
adjective
- 1.Very eager (to do something).
- 2.(often followed by "to go to...") Urgently needing to urinate.
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