Pronunciation: /krækt/

Definitions of cracked

verb past tense of crack, which means to break or cause to break without complete separation of parts

Example Sentences

A1 The egg cracked when I dropped it on the floor.

A2 She cracked the secret code by guessing different combinations.

B1 The old vase cracked after being knocked off the table.

B2 He cracked the safe using his expert lock-picking skills.

C1 The detective cracked the case after months of investigation.

C2 The hacker cracked into the government's secure network with ease.

adjective damaged or broken into pieces

Example Sentences

A1 The mirror in the bathroom is cracked.

A2 She accidentally dropped her phone and the screen cracked.

B1 The old vase had a cracked surface but still held flowers beautifully.

B2 The foundation of the building was cracked, causing concern among residents.

C1 The scientist discovered a cracked formula that revolutionized the industry.

C2 Despite the cracked facade, the historical building remained standing strong.

Examples of cracked in a Sentence

formal The scientist carefully examined the cracked glass slide under the microscope.

informal I accidentally dropped my phone and now the screen is all cracked.

slang I can't believe he cracked under pressure and told the truth.

figurative Her tough exterior finally cracked when she heard the news.

Grammatical Forms of cracked

past tense

cracked

plural

cracks

comparative

more cracked

superlative

most cracked

present tense

crack

future tense

will crack

perfect tense

have cracked

continuous tense

cracking

singular

crack

positive degree

cracked

infinitive

to crack

gerund

cracking

participle

cracking

Origin and Evolution of cracked

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'cracked' originated from the Old English word 'cracian' which means to make a sharp noise or to break with a sharp sound.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'cracked' evolved to also mean mentally unstable or crazy, in addition to its original meaning of breaking or making a sharp noise.