explosion vs burst

burst vs explosion

explosion and burst both are nouns.

explosion is not a verb while burst is a verb.

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

As nouns, explosion and burst are synonyms defined as:

explosion and burst: the act of exploding or bursting

explosion (noun)	burst (noun)
the act of exploding or bursting	the act of exploding or bursting
a golf shot from a bunker that typically moves sand as well as the golf ball	rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
the terminal forced release of pressure built up during the occlusive phase of a stop consonant	a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
a sudden outburst	a sudden intense happening
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
a sudden great increase
the noise caused by an explosion

explosion (verb)	burst (verb)
	come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
	break open or apart suddenly and forcefully
	emerge suddenly
	burst outward, usually with noise
	force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up
	move suddenly, energetically, or violently
	cause to burst
	be in a state of movement or action

Difference between explosion and burst

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