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breaks

Pronunciation: [/bɹeɪks/]

Word

Learn how to use breaks in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “time off work”

(noun) a period of time when you are not working, especially during the day. Like when you take a break from studying or working to rest.

Example

I always take a short break after studying for an hour.

Example

I didn't take any breaks during my workday, and I felt exhausted.

Example

How long is your lunch break at school?

Context: “interruption”

(noun) a pause or interruption in an activity. Like when a machine stops working, it has a break.

Example

There was a break in the music before the chorus started.

Example

The meeting proceeded without any breaks in between discussions.

Example

Did the power outage cause a break in your online class?

Context: “splitting or damaging”

(verb) to separate or damage something, often by force. Like when a stick snaps or when something shatters.

Example

The glass broke when it fell off the table.

Example

Be careful not to break the toy by playing too rough.

Example

What will happen if you break the vase?

How to pronounce breaks

Pronunciation: [/bɹeɪks/]

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