Break

Pronunciation: /breɪk/

Definitions of break

noun a fracture or crack in something solid

Example Sentences

A1 I need a break from work.

A2 She took a short break during the exam.

B1 The machine is in need of a repair break.

B2 Taking a break can help improve productivity.

C1 The artist's work was a breakthrough in the art world.

C2 The negotiations reached a break in the stalemate.

verb to interrupt or stop the continuity of something

Example Sentences

A1 I need to take a break from studying.

A2 She broke her pencil while writing.

B1 The news of their breakup spread quickly.

B2 He broke the record for the fastest marathon time.

C1 The company decided to break ties with their former business partner.

C2 The artist's new album is expected to break sales records.

Examples of break in a Sentence

formal After working for several hours, I decided to take a short break to rest my eyes.

informal Let's take a coffee break before we continue with the meeting.

slang I need to take a smoke break, I'll be back in a few minutes.

figurative Sometimes, a good book can provide a much-needed break from reality.

Grammatical Forms of break

• past tense: broke
• plural: breaks
• comparative: more break
• superlative: most break
• present tense: break
• future tense: will break
• perfect tense: have broken
• continuous tense: is breaking
• singular: break
• positive degree: break
• infinitive: to break
• gerund: breaking
• participle: broken

Origin and Evolution of break

First Known Use: 0825 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'break' originated from Old English 'brecan' which is related to Old Frisian 'breka', Dutch 'breken', and German 'brechen'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'break' has evolved to encompass various meanings such as physical fracture, interruption, rest, and opportunity. Its usage has expanded beyond physical objects to include abstract concepts and actions.