Broke

/bษนษ™สŠk/

The meaning and definition of Broke, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb
  1. To separate into two or more pieces, to fracture or crack, by a process that cannot easily be reversed for reassembly.
    โ€œIf the vase falls to the floor, it might break.โ€
  2. To divide (something, often money) into smaller units.
    โ€œCan you break a hundred-dollar bill for me?โ€
adjective
  1. Demoted, deprived of a commission.
    โ€œHe was broke and rendered unfit to serve His Majesty at sea.โ€
  2. Without any money, penniless.
    โ€œdead broke; flat brokeโ€
Synonyms crack fracture burst bust shatter shear
Antonyms hold assemble fix join mend put together

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