Pronunciation: /ˈbreɪkʌp/
noun the ending of a relationship or partnership
A1 My friend went through a breakup last week.
A2 After the breakup, she felt sad and lonely.
B1 The breakup was amicable, and they remained friends.
B2 Counseling helped them both cope with the emotional aftermath of the breakup.
C1 The breakup was inevitable due to their conflicting values and goals.
C2 Despite the breakup, they maintained a cordial relationship for the sake of their children.
verb not applicable
A1 They breakup because they are not happy together.
A2 She decided to breakup with her boyfriend after realizing they wanted different things.
B1 The couple decided to breakup amicably and remain friends.
B2 After years of being together, they finally decided to breakup and go their separate ways.
C1 The breakup of their partnership was inevitable due to irreconcilable differences.
C2 The breakup of the business was a difficult process, but necessary for both parties to move forward.
adjective not applicable
A1 Their breakup was mutual and amicable.
A2 The breakup song reminded her of happier times.
B1 After the breakup, she focused on self-care and healing.
B2 The breakup was inevitable due to their conflicting priorities.
C1 The breakup had a profound impact on their social circle.
C2 Despite the breakup, they remained cordial and respectful towards each other.
adverb not applicable
A1 After the breakup, she felt sad.
A2 They decided to breakup because they couldn't agree on anything.
B1 The breakup was mutual and they remained friends.
B2 The breakup was messy and they had a lot of unresolved issues.
C1 The breakup was amicable, and they handled it maturely.
C2 Despite the breakup, they still cared for each other deeply.
pronoun not applicable
A1 My friend went through a breakup last week.
A2 After the breakup, she felt sad and lonely.
B1 The breakup was a difficult time for both of them.
B2 Despite the breakup, they remained friends.
C1 The breakup was inevitable given their differences.
C2 The breakup was a mutual decision that brought them both peace.
preposition not applicable
A1 I am sad about the breakup of my favorite mug.
A2 The breakup of the company led to many employees losing their jobs.
B1 The breakup with my ex-boyfriend was difficult, but necessary for my own happiness.
B2 The breakup of the partnership was a mutual decision between the two companies.
C1 The breakup of the political alliance caused chaos in the government.
C2 The breakup of the negotiations between the two countries resulted in a declaration of war.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I am sad about the breakup, but I know it is for the best.
A2 She cried after the breakup, but eventually moved on.
B1 The breakup was difficult, however, they remained friends.
B2 The breakup was hard, yet they both knew it was necessary for their growth.
C1 Despite the breakup, they continued to support each other in their individual endeavors.
C2 The breakup was a turning point in their lives, yet they both found happiness in the end.
interjection not applicable
A1 Breakup! I dropped my phone and the screen cracked.
A2 Breakup! I accidentally deleted all my important files.
B1 Breakup! My car broke down on the way to work.
B2 Breakup! I lost my job and my relationship ended in the same week.
C1 Breakup! The company announced massive layoffs, leaving many employees without jobs.
C2 Breakup! The stock market crashed, causing widespread panic among investors.
article not applicable
A1 Their breakup was difficult for both of them.
A2 After the breakup, they decided to remain friends.
B1 The breakup was a turning point in their relationship.
B2 She felt relieved after the breakup, as she knew it was the right decision.
C1 The breakup was inevitable due to their conflicting values and goals.
C2 Despite the breakup, they were able to maintain a cordial relationship for the sake of their children.
formal The breakup of the business partnership was handled professionally by both parties.
informal I heard about Sarah's breakup with her boyfriend through social media.
slang Did you hear about the messy breakup between Tom and Lisa?
figurative The breakup of the old ways of thinking paved the way for new innovations.
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