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start out vs break in

break in vs start out

start out and break in both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
start out No No Yes No
break in No No Yes No
As verbs, break in is a hyponym of start out; that is, break in is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than start out:
  • start out: take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
  • break in: start in a certain activity, enterprise, or role
start out (verb) break in (verb)
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action make submissive, obedient, or useful
depart for someplace break so as to fall inward
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 start out and break in

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