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embark vs begin

begin vs embark

embark and begin both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
embark No No Yes No
begin No No Yes No
As verbs, begin is a hypernym of embark; that is, begin is a word with a broader meaning than embark:
  • embark: set out on (an enterprise or subject of study)
  • begin: take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
Other hypernyms of embark include commence, get, get down, set about, set out, start, start out.
embark (verb) begin (verb)
set out on (an enterprise or subject of study) take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
go on board set in motion, cause to start
proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers begin to speak or say
begin to speak, understand, read, and write a language
achieve or accomplish in the least degree, usually used in the negative
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 embark and begin

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