collapse vs burst

burst vs collapse

collapse and burst both are nouns.

collapse and burst both are verbs.

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

As verbs, collapse and burst are synonyms defined as:

collapse and burst: cause to burst

collapse (noun)	burst (noun)
the act of throwing yourself down; collapse; sink	the act of exploding or bursting
a natural event caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in	rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
a sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures)	a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion	a sudden intense happening

collapse (verb)	burst (verb)
collapse due to fatigue, an illness, or a sudden attack	come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
lose significance, effectiveness, or value	break open or apart suddenly and forcefully
suffer a nervous breakdown	emerge suddenly
break down, literally or metaphorically	burst outward, usually with noise
fold or close up	force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up
fall apart	move suddenly, energetically, or violently
cause to burst	cause to burst
	be in a state of movement or action

Difference between collapse and burst

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