Word: BURSTING
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Definition of BURSTING
- To break from internal pressure.
"I blew the balloon up too much, and it burst."
- To cause to break from internal pressure.
"I burst the balloon when I blew it up too much."
- To cause to break by any means.
- The act by which something bursts.
"the burstings of balloons"
- Very eager (to do something).
"I was bursting to tell him the secret."
- (often followed by "to go to...") Urgently needing to urinate.
"Can you tell me where the toilets are? I'm bursting."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "bursting" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "bursting" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 15 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BURSTING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is BURSTING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in BURSTING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing BURSTING:
- # the bursting effect
- # master of bursting
- # playing with bursting
- # in terms of bursting
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