to separate into parts with suddenness or violence. The first known use: before the 12th century |
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break |
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b r A k |
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br eak |
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break |
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Sentence Examples She broke the cup when she dropped it on the floor. It is easiest to break a chain at its weakest link. The fall broke his arm. There was a break in the hedge. We waited for a break in the traffic. |
Common Phrases break in break out fast break |
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