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embark vs commence

commence vs embark

embark and commence both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
embark No No Yes No
commence No No Yes No
As verbs, commence is a hypernym of embark; that is, commence is a word with a broader meaning than embark:
  • embark: set out on (an enterprise or subject of study)
  • commence: take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
Other hypernyms of embark include begin, get, get down, set about, set out, start, start out.
embark (verb) commence (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 get off the ground
Difference between embark and commence

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