burst into — to suddenly start doing something, especially expressing emotion
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to suddenly start doing something, especially expressing emotion
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɜːrst ˈɪntuː/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother burst into dance when her favorite K-pop song came on.
- The students burst into cheers when the teacher announced no homework.
- She burst into the meeting room with urgent news.
burst into
NOUN[/bɜːrst ˈɪntuː/]
to suddenly start doing something, especially expressing emotion
The firefighter burst into the burning room to rescue the trapped child.
First stage fright turns worst fears into burst of courage!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The verb 'burst' derives from Old English 'berstan', meaning 'to break open or split violently'. The preposition 'into' indicates direction and movement. Combined, 'burst into' developed to denote suddenly entering or manifesting a particular state or emotion.
Breakdown
burst (from Old English berstan, 'to break open') + into (preposition indicating movement toward or entry into a state or place).
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📝Examples
“My grandmother burst into dance when her favorite K-pop song came on.”
“The students burst into cheers when the teacher announced no homework.”
“She burst into the meeting room with urgent news.”
“The old car burst into flames on the highway.”
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