split vs burst

split and burst both are nouns.

split is an adjective but burst is not an adjective.

split and burst both are verbs.

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

As verbs, split and burst are synonyms defined as:

split and burst: come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

Other synonyms of split include break open.

split (noun)	burst (noun)
division of a group into opposing factions	the act of exploding or bursting
the act of rending or ripping or splitting something	rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
extending the legs at right angles to the trunk (one in front and the other in back)	a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)
an increase in the number of outstanding shares of a corporation without changing the shareholders' equity	a sudden intense happening
(tenpin bowling) a divided formation of pins left standing after the first bowl
a dessert of sliced fruit and ice cream covered with whipped cream and cherries and nuts
an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart
a lengthwise crack in wood
a promised or claimed share of loot or money
a bottle containing half the usual amount

split (adjective)	burst (adjective)
(especially of wood) cut or ripped longitudinally with the grain
having been divided; having the unity destroyed

split (verb)	burst (verb)
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure	come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument	break open or apart suddenly and forcefully
go one's own way; move apart	emerge suddenly
discontinue an association or relation; go different ways	burst outward, usually with noise
separate into parts or portions	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 split and burst

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