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burst vs go off

go off vs burst

burst is a noun but go off is not a noun.

burst and go off both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
burst Yes No Yes No
go off No No Yes No
As verbs, go off is a hyponym of burst; that is, go off is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than burst:
  • burst: burst outward, usually with noise
  • go off: be discharged or activated
Other hyponyms of burst include crump, belch, erupt, extravasate.
burst (noun) go off (noun)
the act of exploding or bursting
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
a sudden intense happening
burst (verb) go off (verb)
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure be discharged or activated
break open or apart suddenly and forcefully happen in a particular manner
emerge suddenly burst inward
burst outward, usually with noise go off or discharge
force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up stop running, functioning, or operating
move suddenly, energetically, or violently run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along
cause to burst
be in a state of movement or action
Difference between burst and go off

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