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set out vs break in

break in vs set out

set out and break in both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
set out No No Yes No
break in No No Yes No
As verbs, break in is a hyponym of set out; that is, break in is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than set out:
  • set out: take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
  • break in: start in a certain activity, enterprise, or role
set out (verb) break in (verb)
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action make submissive, obedient, or useful
lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line break so as to fall inward
depart for someplace start in a certain activity, enterprise, or role
break into a conversation
intrude on uninvited
enter someone's (virtual or real) property in an unauthorized manner, usually with the intent to steal or commit a violent act
Difference between set out and break in

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