burst vs spring

spring vs burst

burst and spring both are nouns.

burst and spring both are verbs.

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

As verbs, spring is a hypernym of burst; that is, spring is a word with a broader meaning than burst:

burst: move suddenly, energetically, or violently
spring: move forward by leaps and bounds

Other hypernyms of burst include bound, jump, leap.

burst (noun)	spring (noun)
the act of exploding or bursting	a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms	a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed
a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)	the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
a sudden intense happening	a point at which water issues forth
	a natural flow of ground water
	the season of growth; spring; the beginning of spring

burst (verb)	spring (verb)
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure	develop suddenly
break open or apart suddenly and forcefully	produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly
emerge suddenly	spring back; spring away from an impact
burst outward, usually with noise	move forward by leaps and bounds
force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up	develop into a distinctive entity
move suddenly, energetically, or violently
cause to burst
be in a state of movement or action

Difference between burst and spring

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