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tame vs break in

break in vs tame

tame is an adjective but break in is not an adjective.

tame and break in both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tame No Yes Yes No
break in No No Yes No
As verbs, break in is a hyponym of tame; that is, break in is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than tame:
  • tame: overcome the wildness of; make docile and tractable
  • break in: make submissive, obedient, or useful
Other hyponyms of tame include break.
tame (adjective) break in (adjective)
brought from wildness into a domesticated state
very restrained or quiet
very docile
flat and uninspiring
tame (verb) break in (verb)
correct by punishment or discipline make submissive, obedient, or useful
adapt (a wild plant or unclaimed land) to the environment break so as to fall inward
make fit for cultivation, domestic life, and service to humans start in a certain activity, enterprise, or role
overcome the wildness of; make docile and tractable break into a conversation
make less strong or intense; soften 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 tame and break in

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