Wednesday, March 06, 2013

Difference between "burst" and "blast"

Burst
"Burst" is when something is broken apart by a strong internal pressure.
  • The balloon burst
  • I could hear bombs bursting in the distance.

Blast
"Blast" is when something is destroyed or hit by a burst, explosion or powerful movement of air.
  • 5 children were injured in the blast
  • A blast of hot air hit us as we stepped off the plane.

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