burst vs fire

burst and fire both are nouns.

burst and fire both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
burst	Yes	No	Yes	No
fire	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, fire is a hypernym of burst; that is, fire is a word with a broader meaning than burst:

burst: rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
fire: the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

Other hypernyms of burst include firing.

burst (noun)	fire (noun)
the act of exploding or bursting	the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms	a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning
a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)	intense adverse criticism
a sudden intense happening	the event of something burning (often destructive)
	a severe trial
	feelings of great warmth and intensity
	the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
	fuel that is burning and is used as a means for cooking
	once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles), associated with the humour bile

burst (verb)	fire (verb)
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure	bake in a kiln so as to harden
break open or apart suddenly and forcefully	destroy by fire
emerge suddenly	start or maintain a fire in
burst outward, usually with noise	become ignited
force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up	cause to go off
move suddenly, energetically, or violently	start firing a weapon
cause to burst	go off or discharge
be in a state of movement or action	generate an electrical impulse
	call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
	drive out or away by or as if by fire
	provide with fuel
	terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position

Difference between burst and fire

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