Broken
/ˈbɹəʊkən/
The meaning and definition of Broken, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
verb
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To separate into two or more pieces, to fracture or crack, by a process that cannot easily be reversed for reassembly.
“If the vase falls to the floor, it might break.”
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To divide (something, often money) into smaller units.
“Can you break a hundred-dollar bill for me?”
adjective
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Non-functional; not functioning properly.
“I think my doorbell is broken.”
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(of a person) Completely defeated and dispirited; shattered; destroyed.
“The bankruptcy and divorce, together with the death of his son, left him completely broken.”
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