Broken

/ˈbΙΉΙ™ΚŠkΙ™n/

The meaning and definition of Broken, 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.
    β€œIf the vase falls to the floor, it might break.”
  2. To divide (something, often money) into smaller units.
    β€œCan you break a hundred-dollar bill for me?”
adjective
  1. Non-functional; not functioning properly.
    β€œI think my doorbell is broken.”
  2. (of a person) Completely defeated and dispirited; shattered; destroyed.
    β€œThe bankruptcy and divorce, together with the death of his son, left him completely broken.”
Synonyms crack fracture burst bust shatter shear
Antonyms hold assemble fix join mend put together

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