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plunge vs begin

begin vs plunge

plunge is a noun but begin is not a noun.

plunge and begin both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
plunge Yes No Yes No
begin No No Yes No
As verbs, begin is a hypernym of plunge; that is, begin is a word with a broader meaning than plunge:
  • plunge: begin with vigor
  • begin: take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
Other hypernyms of plunge include commence, get, get down, set about, set out, start, start out.
plunge (noun) begin (noun)
a brief swim in water
a steep and rapid fall
plunge (verb) begin (verb)
begin with vigor take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
devote (oneself) fully to set in motion, cause to start
cause to be immersed begin to speak or say
immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate begin to speak, understand, read, and write a language
thrust or throw into achieve or accomplish in the least degree, usually used in the negative
fall abruptly begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object
drop steeply have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense
dash violently or with great speed or impetuosity 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 plunge and begin

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