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Burst meaning in Urdu

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verb

To break open or apart suddenly and violently, often due to internal pressure.

پھٹنا، پھوٹ پڑنا، دھماکہ

phatna, phoot parna, dhamaka

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Burst in a sentence — with Urdu

  • The water pipe burst during the cold winter night in Lahore.

    لاہور میں سردیوں کی شدید رات کے دوران پانی کا پائپ پھٹ گیا۔

    Lahore mein sardiyon ki shadeed raat ke dauran paani ka pipe phat gaya.

  • She burst into tears when she heard the result of her exam.

    جب اس نے اپنے امتحان کا نتیجہ سنا تو وہ پھوٹ پھوٹ کر رو پڑی۔

    Jab us nay apnay imtihan ka nateeja suna to woh phoot phoot kar ro pari.

  • The balloon burst suddenly with a loud sound during the birthday party.

    سالگرہ کی تقریب کے دوران غبارہ اچانک تیز آواز کے ساتھ پھٹ گیا۔

    Salgirah ki taqreeb ke dauran gubara achanak teez aawaz ke saath phat gaya.

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  • She won the race with a quick burst of speed near the finish line.

Word forms

bursts (verb)bursting (verb)

Similar and opposite words

Similar: exploderupturepopsplitbreak

Opposite: shrinkrepair

Tip for learners

Remember that 'burst' stays the same in past tense. Saying 'bursted' is a common mistake.

burst vs bust: 'bust' means to break or arrest informally, or refers to a sculpture of a head.

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