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The correct spelling is broken.
How to pronounce broken
/ˈbɹəʊkən/
verbIPA: /ˈbɹəʊkən/
Say it like: Bro-ken
The correct spelling is broken. To separate into two or more pieces, to fracture or crack, by a process that cannot easily be reversed for reassembly. For example: "If the vase falls to the floor, it might break."
Usage Examples
“If the vase falls to the floor, it might break.”
“Can you break a hundred-dollar bill for me?”
“Her child's death broke Angela.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To separate into two or more pieces, to fracture or crack, by a process that cannot easily be reversed for reassembly.
- 2.To divide (something, often money) into smaller units.
- 3.To cause (a person or animal) to lose spirit or will; to crush the spirits of.
- 4.To be crushed, or overwhelmed with sorrow or grief.
- 5.To interrupt; to destroy the continuity of; to dissolve or terminate.
adjective
- 1.Fragmented, in separate pieces.
- 2.(of a promise, etc) Breached; violated; not kept.
- 3.Non-functional; not functioning properly.
- 4.(of a person) Completely defeated and dispirited; shattered; destroyed.
- 5.Having no money; bankrupt, broke.
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