Pronunciation

/breɪk/

Definitions

Noun

• A break (n):
  1. A pause or interruption in activity or work. Example: “It’s time for a short break from studying.”
  2. A gap or interval between things or events. Example: “There’s a five-minute break between acts.”
  3. A period of rest or relaxation. Example: “She took a long break after working all day.”
  4. A physical crack or flaw in something. Example: “The vase has a small break on the rim.”

Verb

• To break (v):
  1. Cause to become separated or fractured. Example: “He broke the glass when he dropped it.”
  2. Cease or interrupt the continuity of something. Example: “The news anchor broke into the commercial.”
  3. Violate or disrupt a rule or agreement. Example: “He broke the promise he made.”
  4. Achieve a high score or level in a competition. Example: “She broke the world record in the marathon.”

Adjective

• Broken (adj): Damaged or not intact; impaired. Example: “A broken bone needs immediate medical attention.”
• Breakable (adj): Subject to breaking or easily damaged. Example: “These glasses are breakable, handle with care.”

Adverb

• Breakingly (adv): In a way that causes a break or interruption. Example: “The news was delivered breakingly to the audience.”

Phrases

• “Take a break” means to pause for rest or relaxation.
• “Break a leg” is a theatrical term meaning good luck (informal).
• “Break the ice” helps to start a conversation or make people feel more comfortable.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “After working all day, I need a good night’s sleep to recover from the long break.”
• Verb: “He tried to break the tension by telling a joke.”
• Adjective: “The old vase had a delicate, breakable handle.”
• Adverb: “She sang breakingly beautifully, capturing everyone’s attention.”

Synonyms

• Pause
• Interruption
• Rest
• Crack
• Snap
• Violation
• Shatter -rupture
• Split
• Seize
• Topple