# bursts

Pronunciation: say "BURSTS" US /bɝsts/, UK /bɜːsts/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular simple present of burst. — third-person singular simple present indicative of burst
   - Simple: Third-person singular of burst. Use this form with he, she, or it.
   - _The pipe bursts whenever the water pressure climbs too high._
   - _She bursts into laughter at the slightest joke._

## Noun

2. Plural of burst. — plural of burst
   - Simple: Plural of burst. Use this form when talking about more than one sudden outbreak.
   - _Sudden bursts of wind rattled the windows all through the night._
   - _The automatic rifle fired in short three-round bursts._

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