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go off vs burst

burst vs go off

go off is not a noun while burst is a noun.

go off and burst both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
go off No No Yes No
burst Yes No Yes No
As verbs, burst is a hypernym of go off; that is, burst is a word with a broader meaning than go off:
  • go off: be discharged or activated
  • burst: burst outward, usually with noise
Other hypernyms of go off include explode.
go off (noun) burst (noun)
the act of exploding or bursting
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
a sudden intense happening
go off (verb) burst (verb)
be discharged or activated come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
happen in a particular manner break open or apart suddenly and forcefully
burst inward emerge suddenly
go off or discharge burst outward, usually with noise
stop running, functioning, or operating force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up
run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along move suddenly, energetically, or violently
cause to burst
be in a state of movement or action
Difference between go off and burst

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