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break in vs get down

get down vs break in

break in and get down both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
break in No No Yes No
get down No No Yes No
As verbs, get down is a hypernym of break in; that is, get down is a word with a broader meaning than break in:
  • break in: start in a certain activity, enterprise, or role
  • get down: take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
Other hypernyms of break in include begin, commence, get, set about, set out, start, start out.
break in (verb) get down (verb)
make submissive, obedient, or useful take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
break so as to fall inward put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc.
start in a certain activity, enterprise, or role pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
break into a conversation lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
intrude on uninvited move something or somebody to a lower position
enter someone's (virtual or real) property in an unauthorized manner, usually with the intent to steal or commit a violent act alight from (a horse)
lower (one's body) as by kneeling
Difference between break in and get down

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