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get down vs break in

break in vs get down

get down and break in both are verbs.

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

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