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UK//aɪ brəʊk ɪn//US//aɪ broʊk ɪn//

Meaning of I broke in

To enter a building or room forcefully or illegally.

In simple words: To enter illegally into a place.

I broke in in a sentence

  • Last night, I broke in through the back door.
  • The police caught the thief who broke in while the family was away.
  • I didn't mean to break in; I thought the door was open.
  • They were shocked to find out someone broke in and stole their valuables.
  • I heard noises, and I realized someone had broken in during the storm.

How to use I broke in

Use 'broke in' when discussing entering a building or restricted area without permission. It's often used in crime contexts.

Grammar pattern

break + in

Memory hint

Imagine a person sneaking into a house, breaking something to get inside.

Related words

Collocations with I broke in

  • break in at night
  • broke in through the window
  • broke in illegally

Synonyms for I broke in

Common mistakes with I broke in

  • Confused with 'broke into' which implies more than just entering.
  • Using 'broke in' for entering permissioned spaces.
  • Incorrectly using the present tense; e.g., 'I break in' for past actions.

Compare I broke in with Intrude, Enter, Invade

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Frequently asked questions about I broke in

What does I broke in mean?

To enter illegally into a place.

What is the definition of I broke in?

To enter a building or room forcefully or illegally.

How do you use I broke in in a sentence?

Last night, I broke in through the back door.

Can you give another example of I broke in?

The police caught the thief who broke in while the family was away.

What are synonyms for I broke in?

Common alternatives include intrude, enter, invade, break into.

What words go with I broke in?

It commonly pairs with break in at night, broke in through the window, broke in illegally.

What are common mistakes when using I broke in?

Confused with 'broke into' which implies more than just entering. Using 'broke in' for entering permissioned spaces. Incorrectly using the present tense; e.g., 'I break in' for past actions.

How do you pronounce I broke in?

US: //aɪ broʊk ɪn//, UK: //aɪ brəʊk ɪn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use I broke in?

Use 'broke in' when discussing entering a building or restricted area without permission. It's often used in crime contexts.