pop vs break open

break open vs pop

pop is a noun but break open is not a noun.

pop is an adjective but break open is not an adjective.

pop and break open both are verbs.

pop is an adverb but break open is not an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
pop	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
break open	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, break open is a hypernym of pop; that is, break open is a word with a broader meaning than pop:

pop: burst open with a sharp, explosive sound
break open: come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

Other hypernyms of pop include burst, split.

pop (noun)	break open (noun)
music of general appeal to teenagers; a bland watered-down version of rock'n'roll with more rhythm and harmony and an emphasis on romantic love
a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork
a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

pop (adjective)	break open (adjective)
(of music or art) new and of general appeal (especially among young people)

pop (verb)	break open (verb)
burst open with a sharp, explosive sound	erupt or intensify suddenly
cause to burst with a loud, explosive sound	come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
fire a weapon with a loud explosive noise	open with force
take drugs, especially orally
drink down entirely
hit a pop-fly
put or thrust suddenly and forcefully
hit or strike
release suddenly
bulge outward
make a sharp explosive noise
appear suddenly or unexpectedly; happen unexpectedly
cause to make a sharp explosive sound

pop (adverb)	break open (adverb)
like a pop or with a pop

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