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break vs separate

separate vs break

break and separate both are nouns.

break is not an adjective while separate is an adjective.

break and separate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
break Yes No Yes No
separate Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, break and separate are synonyms defined as:
  • break and separate: become separated into pieces or fragments
Other synonyms of break include come apart, fall apart, split up.
As verbs, separate is a hypernym of break; that is, separate is a word with a broader meaning than break:
  • break: destroy the integrity of; usually by force; cause to separate into pieces or fragments
  • separate: make a division or separation
Other hypernyms of break include divide.
As verbs, separate is a hypernym of break; that is, separate is a word with a broader meaning than break:
  • break: separate from a clinch, in boxing
  • separate: force, take, or pull apart
Other hypernyms of break include disunite, divide, part.
As verbs, separate is a hypernym of break; that is, separate is a word with a broader meaning than break:
  • break: interrupt a continued activity
  • separate: discontinue an association or relation; go different ways
Other hypernyms of break include break, break up, part, split, split up.
As verbs, break and separate are synonyms defined as:
  • break and separate: discontinue an association or relation; go different ways
Other synonyms of break include break up, part, split, split up.
break (noun) separate (noun)
the act of breaking something a garment that can be purchased separately and worn in combinations with other garments
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication
a sudden dash
the opening shot that scatters the balls in billiards or pool
an escape from jail
a pause from doing something (as work)
any frame in which a bowler fails to make a strike or spare
(tennis) a score consisting of winning a game when your opponent was serving
some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
an unexpected piece of good luck
the occurrence of breaking
a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)
an abrupt change in the tone or register of the voice (as at puberty or due to emotion)
(geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other
breaking of hard tissue such as bone
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
break (adjective) separate (adjective)
independent; not united or joint
standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything
separated according to race, sex, class, or religion
have the connection undone; having become separate
break (verb) separate (verb)
fracture a bone of become separated into pieces or fragments
weaken or destroy in spirit or body divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork
diminish or discontinue abruptly arrange or order by classes or categories
become separated into pieces or fragments mark as different
happen move or break apart
prevent completion force, take, or pull apart
terminate or end divide into components or constituents
come into being go one's own way; move apart
stop operating or functioning make a division or separation
render inoperable or ineffective treat differently on the basis of sex or race
crack; of the male voice in puberty separate into parts or portions
fall sharply discontinue an association or relation; go different ways
lessen in force or effect act as a barrier between; stand between
destroy the integrity of; usually by force; cause to separate into pieces or fragments
make submissive, obedient, or useful
be broken in
change suddenly from one tone quality or register to another
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
find the solution or key to
find a flaw in
make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
cease an action temporarily
be released or become known; of news
undergo breaking
interrupt the flow of current in
surpass in excellence
go to pieces
ruin completely
separate from a clinch, in boxing
break a piece from a whole
pierce or penetrate
destroy the completeness of a set of related items
exchange for smaller units of money
become punctured or penetrated
make the opening shot that scatters the balls
force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up
do a break dance
curl over and fall apart in surf or foam, of waves
move away or escape suddenly
scatter or part
emerge from the surface of a body of water
make a rupture in the ranks of the enemy or one's own by quitting or fleeing
break down, literally or metaphorically
change directions suddenly
reduce to bankruptcy
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
interrupt a continued activity
assign to a lower position; reduce in rank
cause the failure or ruin of
invalidate by judicial action
enter someone's (virtual or real) property in an unauthorized manner, usually with the intent to steal or commit a violent act
discontinue an association or relation; go different ways
happen or take place
fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns
give up
cause to give up a habit
vary or interrupt a uniformity or continuity
come forth or begin from a state of latency
come to an end
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