cracked
Pronunciation: [krækt]
Word
Context: “damage”
(verb) to break something slightly so that there are small lines on the surface. Like when you drop a glass and it gets a little crack.
Example
I accidentally cracked my phone screen, but it still works well.
Example
The vase didn't get cracked at all when I moved it.
Example
Did you crack the window when you opened it too quickly?
Context: “condition”
(adjective) describing something that has small breaks or lines on it. Like if a sidewalk has lines in it, you might say it is cracked.
Example
The old pavement was cracked but still safe to walk on.
Example
The new sidewalk is not cracked; it looks smooth and nice.
Example
Is the surface cracked in any places?
Context: “mental state”
(adjective) when someone is feeling very confused or not mentally healthy. It’s like when a person has too many things to worry about and feels overwhelmed.
Example
After a long week, she felt cracked but ready for a break.
Example
He seemed fine and not cracked at all during the meeting.
Example
Do you think he is feeling cracked after all that stress?
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