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broke

Pronunciation: [broʊk]

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

Context: “financial status”

(verb) to not have any money left. If someone says they are broke, it means they can't buy anything because they don't have any cash.

Example

After saving for months, I finally have enough money to buy the new bike.

Example

I was broke last week, and I couldn't buy lunch.

Example

Are you broke right now, or do you have some money saved?

Context: “physical damage”

(verb) to cause something to stop working or to be damaged. If you break an object, it means it is no longer whole or functional.

Example

She was careful and didn’t break any dishes while washing them.

Example

He broke his toy yesterday, and now it doesn't work anymore.

Example

Did you break the window when you played baseball in the yard?

Context: “financial status”

(adjective) a state of having no money. This is usually used informally. When someone describes themselves as broke, they mean they have no extra cash.

Example

He’s broke right now, but he plans to get a job soon.

Example

She isn't broke; she saved a lot of money from her last job.

Example

Why do you think so many college students are often broke?

How to pronounce broke

Pronunciation: [broʊk]

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