Pronunciation

/kræk/

Definitions

Noun

• A narrow break or opening in something solid, especially a thin line or fissure: “The tree had a crack in its trunk.”
• A sudden loud noise, especially one caused by a breaking or splitting: “He heard a loud crack in the distance.”
• A joke or humorous remark: “The comedian cracked a funny joke.”
• A point or opportunity: “She saw a crack in the market and decided to invest.”

Verb

• To cause a break or fracture in something: “The ice cracked under his weight.”
• To open or cause to open with a sharp sound: “He cracked the whip to get the horses moving.”
• To reveal a secret or information: “He cracked the code and gained access to the system.”
• To use humor or wit: “He cracked a joke to lighten the mood.”

Adjective

• Broken or damaged: “The vase had a crack running down the side.”
• Unstable or unreliable: “Her confidence was beginning to crack under pressure.”
• Easy to understand or solve: “This puzzle is a piece of cake; I cracked it in no time.”

Interjection

• An expression of sudden realization, surprise, or excitement: “Crack! The fireworks lit up the sky.”
• A slang term for a drug-induced state of euphoria: “He was wide awake after that crack pipe hit.”

Phrases

• “To hear a crack” means to detect a sudden sound.
• “Get a grip on yourself, mate” (informal) can be used to encourage someone to regain composure or focus.
• “A clean bill of health” can imply a lack of cracks or issues.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The old house had numerous cracks in the walls.”
• Verb: “He cracked his knuckles before starting the presentation.”
• Adjective: “Her resolve began to crack under the constant criticism.”
• Interjection: “Crack! The baseball player hit the ball out of the park.”

Synonyms

• Split
• Fracture
• Snap
• Joke
• Humor
• Wit
• Cleverness
• Insight
• Solution
• Surprise
• Excitement
• Euphoria
• High (drugs slang)