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shake vs break loose

break loose vs shake

shake is a noun but break loose is not a noun.

shake and break loose both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shake Yes No Yes No
break loose No No Yes No
As verbs, break loose is a hypernym of shake; that is, break loose is a word with a broader meaning than shake:
  • shake: get rid of
  • break loose: run away from confinement
Other hypernyms of shake include escape, get away.
shake (noun) break loose (noun)
a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
causing to move repeatedly from side to side
grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)
a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it
frothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream
building material used as siding or roofing
shake (verb) break loose (verb)
move with or as if with a tremor be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise
undermine or cause to waver run away from confinement
bring to a specified condition by or as if by shaking
shake (a body part) to communicate a greeting, feeling, or cognitive state
stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
move or cause to move back and forth
shake or vibrate rapidly and intensively
move back and forth or sideways
get rid of
Difference between shake and break loose

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