break
/breɪk/
shatter; pause; rest
📚 Meanings
- 1.
To separate something into pieces, often by force.
"Don't break the glass."
- 1.
A short rest between tasks.
"Let's take a short break."
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Don't break the glass.
Don't break the glass.
Let's take a short break.
Let's take a short break.
He broke his promise again.
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How do you pronounce break?
break is pronounced [/breɪk/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does break mean?
break means "shatter; pause; rest". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is break?
break is a Beginner-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with break?
Example: "Don't break the glass." — used to mean "shatter; pause; rest".
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