bust
Pronunciation: [bʌst]
Context: "failure"
(verb) to break something or to make it stop working. It’s like when a toy that you really love suddenly breaks and can’t be used anymore.
Example
He tried really hard, but he didn’t bust the toy when he dropped it.
Example
She accidentally bust her favorite vase when she knocked it over.
Example
Did the loud noise bust the machine?
Context: "breaking into"
(verb) to enter a place illegally or by force. Imagine someone pushing through a door to get into a house without permission.
Example
The police arrested the man who tried to bust into the shop last night.
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No one was able to bust into the building because it was too secure.
Example
Is it illegal to bust into someone else's property?
Context: "body"
(noun) the front part of a woman's chest, where her breasts are. It’s important to remember that everyone’s body is different, and people can look very different from each other.
Example
She wore a beautiful dress that showed off her bust.
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He didn’t like how his shirt fit around his bust; it was too tight.
Example
What styles of clothing are best for highlighting the bust?
Context: "failure"
(noun) a situation where someone fails or when something does not work as planned. It’s like when your team loses the game after trying so hard.
Example
The movie was a huge bust, but the actors still enjoyed making it.
Example
Her plan to start a business was a bust because no one was interested.
Example
Do you think the event was a bust or a success?