break vs switch

break and switch both are nouns.

break and switch both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
break	Yes	No	Yes	No
switch	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, switch is a hypernym of break; that is, switch is a word with a broader meaning than break:

break: change suddenly from one tone quality or register to another
switch: lay aside, abandon, or leave for another

Other hypernyms of break include change, shift.

As verbs, switch is a hypernym of break; that is, switch is a word with a broader meaning than break:

break: change directions suddenly
switch: lay aside, abandon, or leave for another

Other hypernyms of break include change, shift.

break (noun)	switch (noun)
the act of breaking something	the act of changing one thing or position for another
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity	a basketball maneuver; two defensive players shift assignments so that each guards the player usually guarded by the other
a sudden dash	a flexible implement used as an instrument of punishment
the opening shot that scatters the balls in billiards or pool	control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit
an escape from jail	railroad track having two movable rails and necessary connections; used to turn a train from one track to another or to store rolling stock
a pause from doing something (as work)	hairpiece consisting of a tress of false hair; used by women to give shape to a coiffure
any frame in which a bowler fails to make a strike or spare	an event in which one thing is substituted for another
(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 (verb)	switch (verb)
fracture a bone of	reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
weaken or destroy in spirit or body	make a shift in or exchange of
diminish or discontinue abruptly	lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
become separated into pieces or fragments	change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
happen	cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation
prevent completion	flog with or as if with a flexible rod
terminate or end	exchange or give (something) in exchange for
come into being
stop operating or functioning
render inoperable or ineffective
crack; of the male voice in puberty
fall sharply
lessen in force or effect
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

break vs switch

break and switch both are nouns.

break and switch both are verbs.

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