Burst
Burst verb - To be copiously supplied.
Usage example: a young singer/dancer who seems to be bursting with energy and talent
Need
Need verb - To have as a requirement.
How words are described
| good | good burst | good need |
| long | long burst | long need |
| single | single burst | single need |
| sheer | sheer burst | sheer need |
| Other adjectives: powerful, large, big, extreme, intense, huge, little, dramatic, last, occasional, sudden. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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In the world of storytelling, there are untold legions of men, women and children ready to burst into song at a moments notice, they only need a nice main character or two to inspire them. Lyrics?
Source: Crowd Song - Later becoming "One Song Glory", many fans who hear this old version of the inspirational song can hardly listen without feeling the need to vomit or burst into a fit of uncontrollable laughter.
Source: Self-Parody -
However, said Super Saiyan state is one of the few transformations in the game without the need of a Victory Burst.
Source: Video Game / J-Stars Victory Vs
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