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crack

Pronunciation: [/kɹæk/]

Word

Learn how to use crack in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “break”

(verb) to break something so that it makes a sharp sound. When something is cracked, it is broken but not completely separated.

Example

He cracked the egg into the bowl.

Example

She tried to open the jar but ended up cracking it.

Example

Did you hear the sound when the glass cracked?

Context: “joke”

(noun) a clever or funny joke. It's something that makes people laugh because it's witty or amusing.

Example

He always has a good crack making everyone laugh.

Example

That was not a good crack - nobody laughed at the joke.

Example

Can you share a funny crack that you heard recently?

Context: “opening”

(noun) a narrow space or space where something is slightly separated. It can also refer to a problem or weakness in something.

Example

There is a crack in the wall where the sun shines through.

Example

The vase fell and has a crack in it now.

Example

Is there a crack in the door allowing the cold air to come in?

Context: “solving”

(verb) to solve or figure something out. When you crack a problem, you find the solution.

Example

She finally cracked the code to unlock the safe.

Example

He couldn't crack the riddle despite many attempts.

Example

Can you crack the mystery of where the missing toy is?

How to pronounce crack

Pronunciation: [/kɹæk/]

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