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happening vs burst

burst vs happening

happening and burst both are nouns.

happening is not a verb while burst is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
happening Yes No No No
burst Yes No Yes No
As nouns, burst is a hyponym of happening; that is, burst is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than happening:
  • happening: an event that happens
  • burst: a sudden intense happening
happening (noun) burst (noun)
an event that happens 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
happening (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 happening and burst

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