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embark vs start out

start out vs embark

embark and start out both are verbs.

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

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