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break

/breɪk/
Main Example

Be careful not to break the glass.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To separate into pieces or cause to stop functioning.

Other Example

I don't want to break my toy.

He accidentally broke the door.

Please don't break your promise.

Synonyms

break a habit

break the news

break the silence

Synonyms

shatter

fracture

crack

break

/breɪk/
Main Example

Let's take a break for lunch.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A pause or interruption in an activity.

Other Example

We need a break from studying.

Take a short break before we continue.

She enjoys a coffee break in the afternoon.

Synonyms

take a break

short break

long break

Synonyms

pause

intermission

respite

break

/breɪk/
Main Example

She decided to break her habit of eating sweets.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To interrupt or stop a routine or pattern.

Other Example

He wants to break his routine of watching TV every night.

They decided to break their pattern of eating out on weekends.

I need to break my habit of procrastinating.

Synonyms

break a habit

break a routine

break the cycle

Synonyms

disrupt

interrupt

halt

break

/breɪk/
Main Example

The break window needs to be fixed.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Adjective (adj.)

Describing something that is not whole or intact.

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break

/breɪk/
Main Example

Break! I have something to say.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Interjection (int.)

Used to get someone's attention or to pause a conversation.

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break

/breɪk/
Main Example

I need a break from studying.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A period of rest or relaxation.

Other Example

Let's take a break and grab some coffee.

She enjoys a break after her morning workout.

He took a short break to clear his mind.

Synonyms

take a break

have a break

need a break

Synonyms

rest

pause

recess

break

/breɪk/
Main Example

He has a break in his arm.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A fracture or damage to a bone or object.

Other Example

She suffered a break in her leg during the game.

The vase had a break after it fell off the shelf.

He went to the doctor for a break in his wrist.

Synonyms

hairline break

compound break

stress break

Synonyms

fracture

crack

rupture

break

/breɪk/
Main Example

The prisoner tried to break free.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To escape from confinement or control.

Other Example

The dog managed to break free from its leash.

She wanted to break free from her routine.

He felt the need to break free from his responsibilities.

Synonyms

break free from

break free of

break free and escape

Synonyms

escape

flee

get away

break

/breɪk/
Main Example

This job could be a big break for her career.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A significant change or opportunity.

Other Example

Winning that award was his big break.

The new project could be her big break.

This audition might be his big break.

Synonyms

big break

lucky break

career break

Synonyms

opportunity

chance

turning point

break

/breɪk/
Main Example

The storm could break the power lines.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To cause something to stop working suddenly.

Other Example

The car could break down on the highway.

A virus can break the computer system.

Heavy rain might break the dam.

Synonyms

break the news

break the silence

break a promise

Synonyms

shatter

interrupt

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