Word Image
plural: breaks
Part Of Speech
noun, verb
Word Meaning
noun: an act, action, or result of breaking; a short rest from or an interruption of work, duty, or studies; a place or situation at which a break or gap occurs; a stroke of good luck
verb: to separate into parts suddenly or forcibly; to fail to keep; to force a way; to appear or burst forth suddenly; to defeat completely; to lose or cause to lose the ability to function because of damage, wear, or strain; to have or cause an interruption; to make known; to find a solution for
Word Family
breaking
broke
broken
brokenness
brokenhearted
breakup
breakout
breakfast
breakage
breakaway
breakdown
outbreak
daybreak
newsbreak
jailbreak
heartbreak
windbreak
tiebreak
Sentences
She broke the cup when she dropped it on the floor.
Break the chocolate bar into pieces so that everyone can have some.
His arm broke in three places when he fell.
A bruise forms from a broken blood vessel under the skin.
We waited for a break in the traffic.
The tank is reinforced to prevent breaks and leaks.
It is easiest to break a chain at its weakest link.
All employees are entitled to two breaks during the workday.
The fields extend for miles without a break.
We are breaking our usual custom of skipping dinner tonight.
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