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burst vs blow

blow vs burst

burst and blow both are nouns.

burst and blow both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
burst Yes No Yes No
blow Yes No Yes No
As verbs, blow is a hyponym of burst; that is, blow is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than burst:
  • burst: come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
  • blow: burst suddenly
Other hyponyms of burst include pop, stave, stave in.
burst (noun) blow (noun)
the act of exploding or bursting a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth
a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason) street names for cocaine
a sudden intense happening an impact (as from a collision)
an unpleasant or disappointing surprise
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
a strong current of air
burst (verb) blow (verb)
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure exhale hard
break open or apart suddenly and forcefully free of obstruction by blowing air through
emerge suddenly melt, break, or become otherwise unusable
burst outward, usually with noise burst suddenly
force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up shape by blowing
move suddenly, energetically, or violently show off
cause to burst cause to be revealed and jeopardized
be in a state of movement or action allow to regain its breath
deposit eggs (of insects)
be in motion due to some air or water current
cause to move by means of an air current
leave; informal or rude
cause air to go in, on, or through
spout moist air from the blowhole
play or sound a wind instrument
make a sound as if blown
sound by having air expelled through a tube
provide sexual gratification through oral stimulation
spend lavishly or wastefully on
spend thoughtlessly; throw away
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
be inadequate or objectionable
be blowing or storming
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