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Faelcorrea Posted 13 years ago
Vocabulary

POP

Is it correct to say "pop the balloon" or should it be break or burst?
  

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Pop is fine, and commonly said. Burst is OK. Break is not suitable.

— Clive

  • Pop is fine, and commonly said.
  • Burst is OK.
  • Break is not suitable.
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2 Answers
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Pop is fine, and commonly said.
Burst is OK.
Break is not suitable.
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Pop the balloon! (Stick it with a pin, or hit it with a stick.) You can also pop bubbles. (external force)

Burst the balloon - If you blow too much air into a balloon, it will burst. (internal force)
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