Burst

5 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

To break open or apart suddenly, often with force.

“The balloon will burst if you blow more air into it.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/bɜːst/

Related Words

Synonyms

exploderupturepop

Antonyms

implode

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains RST consonant cluster with U vowel.

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Scrabble

Worth 7 points; useful for consonant-heavy plays.

Words Related to Burst

Anagrams of Burst

Words that use exactly the same letters as “burst”.

strub

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “burst” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

buist buret burnt bursa burse burut curst durst hurst wurst

Words you can make from Burst

Shorter words formed from the letters in “burst”.

brut burs burt bust buts

Add a letter to make a longer word

6-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “burst”.

robust

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