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go off vs cave in

cave in vs go off

go off is not a noun while cave in is a noun.

go off and cave in both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
go off No No Yes No
cave in Yes No Yes No
As verbs, cave in is a hypernym of go off; that is, cave in is a word with a broader meaning than go off:
  • go off: burst inward
  • cave in: break down, literally or metaphorically
Other hypernyms of go off include break, collapse, fall in, founder, give, give way.
go off (noun) cave in (noun)
the sudden collapse of something into a hollow beneath it
go off (verb) cave in (verb)
be discharged or activated break down, literally or metaphorically
happen in a particular manner
burst inward
go off or discharge
stop running, functioning, or operating
run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along
Difference between go off and cave in

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