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Meaning of the word busted in English

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busted

US /ˈbʌs.tɪd/
UK /ˈbʌs.tɪd/

Verb

1.

break, split, or burst (something).

Example:
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they bust the tunnel wide open
Synonym:
breakcracksnapfractureshattersmashfragmentsplinterdisintegratefall to piecessplitburstrupturetearrendseverseparatedivideshiver
2.

raid or search (premises where illegal activity is suspected).

Example:
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their house got busted
Synonym:
raidsearchdo over
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