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I think i've broken something

UK//aɪ θɪŋk aɪv ˈbrəʊkən ˈsʌmθɪŋ//US//aɪ θɪŋk aɪv ˈbroʊkən ˈsʌmθɪŋ//

Meaning of I think i've broken something

Expressing a belief that you have damaged an object.

In simple words: I believe I have damaged or ruined something.

I think i've broken something in a sentence

  • Oh no, I think I've broken something in the car!
  • After that loud crash, I think I've broken something valuable.
  • During the game, I think I've broken something on my phone.

How to use I think i've broken something

Use this phrase when you suspect something is wrong, often in casual conversations. Avoid in formal contexts, like reports.

Grammar pattern

think + clause

Memory hint

Think of a person examining a broken item and saying, 'I think...'

Related words

Collocations with I think i've broken something

  • think I've broken
  • probably broken something
  • might have broken something

Synonyms for I think i've broken something

  • I believe I've damaged something
  • I suspect I've harmed something
  • I feel I've ruined something

Common mistakes with I think i've broken something

  • Using 'broke' instead of 'broken' when discussing the ongoing effect.
  • Confusing 'something' with 'anything' in negative contexts.
  • Omitting 'I think' which can make it sound too definite.

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Frequently asked questions about I think i've broken something

What does I think i've broken something mean?

I believe I have damaged or ruined something.

What is the definition of I think i've broken something?

Expressing a belief that you have damaged an object.

How do you use I think i've broken something in a sentence?

Oh no, I think I've broken something in the car!

Can you give another example of I think i've broken something?

After that loud crash, I think I've broken something valuable.

What are synonyms for I think i've broken something?

Common alternatives include I believe I've damaged something, I suspect I've harmed something, I feel I've ruined something.

What words go with I think i've broken something?

It commonly pairs with think I've broken, probably broken something, might have broken something.

What are common mistakes when using I think i've broken something?

Using 'broke' instead of 'broken' when discussing the ongoing effect. Confusing 'something' with 'anything' in negative contexts. Omitting 'I think' which can make it sound too definite.

How do you pronounce I think i've broken something?

US: //aɪ θɪŋk aɪv ˈbroʊkən ˈsʌmθɪŋ//, UK: //aɪ θɪŋk aɪv ˈbrəʊkən ˈsʌmθɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is I think i've broken something formal or informal?

"I think i've broken something" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use I think i've broken something?

Use this phrase when you suspect something is wrong, often in casual conversations. Avoid in formal contexts, like reports.