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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 often sounds similar to bark, like what a dog does, but it involves getting off a vehicle instead.
- Disembark starts with dis, similar to the beginning of dismount, another word for getting off something.
- You debark or disembark by going from inside to outside, both starting with de or dis which signify removal or reverse.
- Think of debark as more informal or general, whereas disembark is more commonly associated with ships or planes.
- Both words indicate the action of leaving, but disembark is usually more official or documented in travel contexts.
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