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burst vs pop

pop vs burst

burst and pop both are nouns.

burst is not an adjective while pop is an adjective.

burst and pop both are verbs.

burst is not an adverb while pop is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
burst Yes No Yes No
pop Yes Yes Yes Yes
As verbs, pop is a hyponym of burst; that is, pop is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than burst:
  • burst: come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
  • pop: burst open with a sharp, explosive sound
Other hyponyms of burst include blow, stave, stave in.
As verbs, pop is a hyponym of burst; that is, pop is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than burst:
  • burst: cause to burst
  • pop: cause to burst with a loud, explosive sound
burst (noun) pop (noun)
the act of exploding or bursting music of general appeal to teenagers; a bland watered-down version of rock'n'roll with more rhythm and harmony and an emphasis on romantic love
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork
a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason) a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring
a sudden intense happening an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
burst (adjective) pop (adjective)
(of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people)
burst (verb) pop (verb)
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure burst open with a sharp, explosive sound
break open or apart suddenly and forcefully cause to burst with a loud, explosive sound
emerge suddenly fire a weapon with a loud explosive noise
burst outward, usually with noise take drugs, especially orally
force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up drink down entirely
move suddenly, energetically, or violently hit a pop-fly
cause to burst put or thrust suddenly and forcefully
be in a state of movement or action hit or strike
release suddenly
bulge outward
make a sharp explosive noise
appear suddenly or unexpectedly; happen unexpectedly
cause to make a sharp explosive sound
burst (adverb) pop (adverb)
like a pop or with a pop
Difference between burst and pop

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