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stave in vs burst

burst vs stave in

stave in is not a noun while burst is a noun.

stave in and burst both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stave in No No Yes No
burst Yes No Yes No
As verbs, burst is a hypernym of stave in; that is, burst is a word with a broader meaning than stave in:
  • stave in: burst or force (a hole) into something
  • burst: come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
Other hypernyms of stave in include break open, split.
stave in (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
stave in (verb) burst (verb)
burst or force (a hole) into something come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
break in the staves (of) 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 stave in and burst

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