Boost vs. Burst
Difference Between Boost and Burst
Boostnoun
A push from behind, as to one who is endeavoring to climb.
Burstnoun
An instance of, or the act of bursting.
The bursts of the bombs could be heard miles away.Boostnoun
Something that helps, or adds power or effectiveness; assistance.
The controversy gave a boost to the author's sales.Burstnoun
A sudden, often intense, expression, manifestation or display.
Boostnoun
(automotive engineering) A positive intake manifold pressure in cars with turbochargers or superchargers.
Burstnoun
A series of shots fired from an automatic firearm.
Boostverb
(transitive) To lift or push from behind (one who is endeavoring to climb); to push up.
Burstverb
(intransitive) To break from internal pressure.
I blew the balloon up too much, and it burst.Boostverb
To help or encourage (something) to increase or improve; to assist in overcoming obstacles.
This campaign will boost your chances of winning the election.Burstverb
(transitive) To cause to break from internal pressure.
I burst the balloon when I blew it up too much.Boostverb
To steal.
Burstverb
To cause to break by any means.
Boostverb
To jump-start a vehicle by using cables to connect the battery in a running vehicle to the battery in a vehicle that won't start.
Burstverb
(transitive) To separate formfeed at perforation lines.
I printed the report on formfeed paper then burst the sheets.Boostverb
To give a booster shot to.
Burstverb
(intransitive) To enter or exit hurriedly and unexpectedly.
Boostverb
To amplify; to signal boost.
Burstverb
(transitive) To produce as an effect of bursting.
to burst a hole through the wallBoostnoun
the act of giving hope or support to someone
Burstnoun
the act of exploding or bursting something;
the explosion of the firecrackers awoke the childrenthe burst of an atom bomb creates enormous radiation aloftBoostnoun
an increase in cost;
they asked for a 10% rise in ratesBurstnoun
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms;
our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surpriseBoostnoun
the act of giving an upward push;
he gave her a boost over the fenceBurstnoun
a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason);
a burst of applausea fit of housecleaningBoostverb
increase;
The landlord hiked up the rentsBurstnoun
a sudden violent happening;
an outburst of heavy raina burst of lightningBoostverb
give a boost to; be beneficial to;
The tax cut will boost the economyBurstverb
break open or apart suddenly;
The bubble burstBoostverb
contribute to the progress or growth of;
I am promoting the use of computers in the classroomBurstverb
force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up;
break into tearserupt in angerBoostverb
increase or raise;
boost the voltage in an electrical circuitBurstverb
burst outward, usually with noise;
The champagne bottle explodedBoostverb
push or shove upward, as if from below or behind;
The singer had to be boosted onto the stage by a special contraptionBurstverb
move suddenly, energetically, or violently;
He burst out of the house into the cool nightBurstverb
be in a state of movement or action;
The room abounded with screaming childrenThe garden bristled with toddlersBurstverb
emerge suddenly;
The sun burst into viewBurstverb
cause to burst;
The ice broke the pipeBurstverb
break open or apart suddenly and forcefully;
The dam burstBurstadjective
suddenly and violently broken open especially from internal pressure (`busted' is an informal term for `burst');
a burst balloonburst pipesburst seamsa ruptured appendixa busted balloon
