Cool MateMeaning of Break
In simple words: To separate into pieces or stop working.
Break in a sentence
- Please be careful not to break the glass.
- He was so tired that he decided to take a break.
- She wants to break the record for the fastest runner.
- If you drop it, it will break into pieces.
- They need to break the habit of spending too much money.
How to use Break
Used for physical objects or figurative contexts like breaking a habit. Not usually used in very formal writing or speech.
Grammar pattern
break + object
Memory hint
Think of a 'break' in a glass, it comes apart!
Related words
Collocations with Break
- break a promise
- break the news
- break out
- take a break
- break down
Common mistakes with Break
- Confused with 'brake', the device to slow a vehicle.
- Using it in contexts where 'pause' or 'stop' is more appropriate.
- Incorrectly forming the past tense as 'breaked' instead of 'broke'.
Compare Break with Shatter, Fracture, Crack, Interrupt, Disrupt
Break appears in
Break in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
كسر
لفصل إلى قطع أو التوقف عن العمل.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ভাঙা
টুকরো টুকরো হয়ে যাওয়া বা কাজ করা বন্ধ করে দেওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
Bruch, Pause, zerbrechen
Kaputtgehen oder aufhören zu funktionieren.
- SpanishEspañol
Romper
Separarse en pedazos o dejar de funcionar.
- Persianفارسی
شکستن
جدا شدن به قطعات یا متوقف شدن از کار کردن.
- FrenchFrançais
Casser, Rompre, Pause
Se séparer en morceaux ou arrêter de fonctionner.
- Hindiहिन्दी
तोड़ना, रुकना
टुकड़ों में अलग हो जाना या काम करना बंद कर देना।
- ItalianItaliano
Rompere, Interrompere, Pausa
Separarsi in pezzi o smettere di funzionare.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Quebrar, Romper, Pausa
Separar em pedaços ou parar de funcionar.
- RussianРусский
Сломать, Разбить, Перерыв
Разделиться на части или перестать работать.
- Urduاردو
توڑنا، وقفہ لینا
ٹکڑوں میں بٹ جانا یا کام کرنا بند کر دینا۔
- Chinese中文
破裂
分成碎片或停止工作。
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Frequently asked questions about Break
What does Break mean?
To separate into pieces or stop working.
What is the definition of Break?
to be damaged and separated into two or more parts, as a result of force; to damage something in this way
How do you use Break in a sentence?
Please be careful not to break the glass.
Can you give another example of Break?
He was so tired that he decided to take a break.
What are synonyms for Break?
Common alternatives include shatter, fracture, crack, interrupt, disrupt.
What is the opposite of Break?
Opposite meanings include repair, fix, build.
What words go with Break?
It commonly pairs with break a promise, break the news, break out, take a break, break down.
What are common mistakes when using Break?
Confused with 'brake', the device to slow a vehicle. Using it in contexts where 'pause' or 'stop' is more appropriate. Incorrectly forming the past tense as 'breaked' instead of 'broke'.
How do you pronounce Break?
US: /["/breɪk/","/breɪks/","/brəʊk/","/ˈbrəʊkən/","/ˈbreɪkɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/breɪk/","/breɪks/","/brəʊk/","/ˈbrəʊkən/","/ˈbreɪkɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Break?
Used for physical objects or figurative contexts like breaking a habit. Not usually used in very formal writing or speech.
What CEFR level is Break?
"Break" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.