break — to separate into pieces as a result of a blow, shock, or strain
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to separate into pieces as a result of a blow, shock, or strain
Pronunciation (IPA): /breɪk/
Example Sentences
- My mom will break my gaming console if I fail the exam.
- I need a break from my girlfriend's shopping spree.
- He finally got his big break in Hollywood.
break
VERB[/breɪk/]
to separate into pieces as a result of a blow, shock, or strain
The clumsy waiter slipped and watched the entire stack of plates break on the floor.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'brecan', related to Old Frisian 'breka' and Old High German 'brechan'. The word is likely of Proto-Germanic origin, possibly connected to the concept of sudden violent action.
Breakdown
break (verb root from Old English brecan) = a single morpheme with no productive affixes in its base form, though it can take suffixes like -ing (breaking) or -er (breaker)
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📝Examples
“My mom will break my gaming console if I fail the exam.”
“I need a break from my girlfriend's shopping spree.”
“He finally got his big break in Hollywood.”
“Don't break your promise to help me move.”
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