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crack vs break in

break in vs crack

crack is a noun but break in is not a noun.

crack is an adjective but break in is not an adjective.

crack and break in both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
crack Yes Yes Yes No
break in No No Yes No
As verbs, break in is a hypernym of crack; that is, break in is a word with a broader meaning than crack:
  • crack: gain unauthorized access computers with malicious intentions
  • break in: enter someone's (virtual or real) property in an unauthorized manner, usually with the intent to steal or commit a violent act
Other hypernyms of crack include break.
crack (noun) break in (noun)
the act of cracking something
a usually brief attempt
a narrow opening
a purified and potent form of cocaine that is smoked rather than snorted; highly addictive
a blemish resulting from a break without complete separation of the parts
witty remark
a sudden sharp noise
a long narrow cleft
a long narrow depression in a surface
a chance to do something
crack (adjective) break in (adjective)
of the highest quality
crack (verb) break in (verb)
break suddenly and abruptly, as under tension make submissive, obedient, or useful
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only break so as to fall inward
break partially but keep its integrity start in a certain activity, enterprise, or role
cause to become cracked break into a conversation
reduce (petroleum) to a simpler compound by cracking intrude on uninvited
break into simpler molecules by means of heat enter someone's (virtual or real) property in an unauthorized manner, usually with the intent to steal or commit a violent act
pass through (a barrier)
tell spontaneously
hit forcefully; deal a hard blow, making a cracking noise
suffer a nervous breakdown
make a sharp sound
make a very sharp explosive sound
gain unauthorized access computers with malicious intentions
Difference between crack and break in

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