Broken /ˈbɹəʊkən/

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

Definition

verb

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.”
To divide (something, often money) into smaller units.
“Can you break a hundred-dollar bill for me?”

adjective

Fragmented, in separate pieces.
(of a promise, etc) Breached; violated; not kept.
“broken promises of neutrality”

Synonyms crack fracture burst bust shatter shear

Antonyms hold assemble fix join mend put together

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