Definitions
- Describing a sudden and forceful release of liquid or gas. - Referring to a quick and sudden expulsion of words or sounds. - Talking about a sudden and brief burst of energy or movement.
- Describing a sudden and violent release of something, such as an explosion or breaking of a container. - Referring to a sudden and intense expression of emotion, such as anger or laughter. - Talking about a sudden and rapid movement or action.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve a sudden and quick action.
- 2Both can describe a release of something, whether it be liquid, gas, or emotion.
- 3Both can be used to describe a sudden and brief movement or action.
- 4Both can be used in a figurative sense to describe an intense and sudden expression of something.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Burst is typically more intense and violent than splurt.
- 2Action: Burst often implies a more explosive and dramatic action, while splurt is more subtle and quick.
- 3Sound: Burst often involves a loud noise, while splurt may not necessarily involve a sound.
- 4Liquid vs. Emotion: Splurt is often used to describe a release of liquid or gas, while burst is often used to describe a release of emotion or a sudden action.
- 5Frequency: Splurt is less commonly used than burst in everyday language.
Remember this!
Splurt and burst are both words that describe a sudden and quick action or release of something. However, burst is typically more intense and violent, often involving a loud noise and a more explosive action. On the other hand, splurt is more subtle and quick, often describing a release of liquid or gas or a sudden and brief movement. Additionally, splurt is less commonly used than burst in everyday language.
