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unpack vs break out

break out vs unpack

unpack and break out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
unpack No No Yes No
break out No No Yes No
As verbs, break out is a hyponym of unpack; that is, break out is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than unpack:
  • unpack: remove from its packing
  • break out: take from stowage in preparation for use
Other hyponyms of unpack include bring out, get out, unbox, uncrate.
unpack (verb) break out (verb)
remove from its packing become raw or open
begin suddenly and sometimes violently
start abruptly
take from stowage in preparation for use
move away or escape suddenly
Difference between unpack and break out

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