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bomb vs bust

bust vs bomb

bomb and bust both are nouns.

bomb is not an adjective while bust is an adjective.

bomb and bust both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bomb Yes No Yes No
bust Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, bust is a hypernym of bomb; that is, bust is a word with a broader meaning than bomb:
  • bomb: an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual
  • bust: a complete failure
Other hypernyms of bomb include fizzle, flop.
bomb (noun) bust (noun)
an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions an occasion for excessive eating or drinking
strong sealed vessel for measuring heat of combustion a sculpture of the head and shoulders of a person
an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual the chest of a woman
a complete failure
bomb (adjective) bust (adjective)
lacking funds
bomb (verb) bust (verb)
throw bombs at or attack with bombs break open or apart suddenly and forcefully
fail to get a passing grade go to pieces
ruin completely
separate or cause to separate abruptly
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
Difference between bomb and bust

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