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begin vs break out

break out vs begin

begin and break out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
begin No No Yes No
break out No No Yes No
As verbs, break out is a hyponym of begin; that is, break out is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than begin:
  • begin: have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense
  • break out: start abruptly
Other hyponyms of begin include erupt, bud, kick in, set in, dawn, originate.
begin (verb) break out (verb)
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action become raw or open
set in motion, cause to start begin suddenly and sometimes violently
begin to speak or say start abruptly
begin to speak, understand, read, and write a language take from stowage in preparation for use
achieve or accomplish in the least degree, usually used in the negative move away or escape suddenly
begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object
have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense
be the first item or point, constitute the beginning or start, come first in a series
have a beginning characterized in some specified way
have a beginning, of a temporal event
Difference between begin and break out

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