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burst vs bound

bound vs burst

burst and bound both are nouns.

burst is not an adjective while bound is an adjective.

burst and bound both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
burst Yes No Yes No
bound Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, bound is a hypernym of burst; that is, bound is a word with a broader meaning than burst:
  • burst: move suddenly, energetically, or violently
  • bound: move forward by leaps and bounds
Other hypernyms of burst include jump, leap, spring.
burst (noun) bound (noun)
the act of exploding or bursting a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms the greatest possible degree of something
a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason) the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
a sudden intense happening a line determining the limits of an area
burst (adjective) bound (adjective)
confined by bonds
secured with a cover or binding; often used as a combining form
held with another element, substance or material in chemical or physical union
confined in the bowels
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in `college-bound students'
bound by an oath
covered or wrapped with a bandage
bound by contract
(usually followed by `to') governed by fate
burst (verb) bound (verb)
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure place limits on (extent or amount or access)
break open or apart suddenly and forcefully spring back; spring away from an impact
emerge suddenly move forward by leaps and bounds
burst outward, usually with noise form the boundary of; be contiguous to
force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up
move suddenly, energetically, or violently
cause to burst
be in a state of movement or action
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