Cool MateMeaning 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
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.
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More chunks like I broke in
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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.