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Debark vs. Disembark
Debark
Examples:
The passengers were eager to debark after the long cruise.Captain Jenkins ordered the crew to debark and unload the cargo.Tourists were ready to debark and explore the island’s sights.
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Disembark
/ˌdɪsəmˈbɑːk/Examples:
After the long journey, they disembarked at the island port.The passengers disembarked from the cruise ship at dawn.We watched as the troops disembarked from the military aircraft.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Debark and disembark both relate to leaving a vehicle, but debark is less commonly used.
- Debark can also mean to remove bark from trees, which distinguishes it from disembark.
- Disembark is often associated with leaving ships, aircraft, or other means of transportation.
- Think of disembark as the formal way to exit a vessel or vehicle, commonly used in transportation contexts.
- Remember, debark can mean two different things depending on the context (leave a vehicle or remove bark).
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