separate vs break open

break open vs separate

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

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

separate and break open both are verbs.

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

As verbs, break open is a hyponym of separate; that is, break open is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than separate:

separate: become separated into pieces or fragments
break open: come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

Other hyponyms of separate include burst, split, puncture, burst, bust, smash, ladder, run, crack, snap, break up, fragment, fragmentise, fragmentize, crush.

separate (noun)	break open (noun)
a garment that can be purchased separately and worn in combinations with other garments
a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication

separate (adjective)	break open (adjective)
independent; not united or joint
standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything
separated according to race, sex, class, or religion
have the connection undone; having become separate

separate (verb)	break open (verb)
become separated into pieces or fragments	erupt or intensify suddenly
divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork	come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
arrange or order by classes or categories	open with force
mark as different
move or break apart
force, take, or pull apart
divide into components or constituents
go one's own way; move apart
make a division or separation
treat differently on the basis of sex or race
separate into parts or portions
discontinue an association or relation; go different ways
act as a barrier between; stand between

Difference between separate and break open

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