burst vs firing

firing vs burst

burst and firing both are nouns.

burst is a verb but firing is not a verb.

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

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

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

Other hypernyms of burst include fire.

burst (noun)	firing (noun)
the act of exploding or bursting	the act of setting something on fire
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms	the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)
a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)	the act of discharging a gun
a sudden intense happening	the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

burst (verb)	firing (verb)
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
break open or apart suddenly and forcefully
emerge suddenly
burst outward, usually with noise
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

Difference between burst and firing

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