Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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burst | Yes | No | Yes | No |
split | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
burst (noun) | split (noun) |
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the act of exploding or bursting | division of a group into opposing factions |
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms | the act of rending or ripping or splitting something |
a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason) | extending the legs at right angles to the trunk (one in front and the other in back) |
a sudden intense happening | an increase in the number of outstanding shares of a corporation without changing the shareholders' equity |
(tenpin bowling) a divided formation of pins left standing after the first bowl | |
a dessert of sliced fruit and ice cream covered with whipped cream and cherries and nuts | |
an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart | |
a lengthwise crack in wood | |
a promised or claimed share of loot or money | |
a bottle containing half the usual amount |
burst (adjective) | split (adjective) |
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(especially of wood) cut or ripped longitudinally with the grain | |
having been divided; having the unity destroyed |
burst (verb) | split (verb) |
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come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure | come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure |
break open or apart suddenly and forcefully | separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument |
emerge suddenly | go one's own way; move apart |
burst outward, usually with noise | discontinue an association or relation; go different ways |
force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up | separate into parts or portions |
move suddenly, energetically, or violently | |
cause to burst | |
be in a state of movement or action |