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cracks

Pronunciation: [kræks]

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

Context: “damage”

(noun) a line or opening in a surface that shows something is broken. It can be very small and might not be a big problem, like a tiny crack in the wall.

Example

There was a small crack in the sidewalk, but it wasn’t dangerous.

Example

The crack in the glass got bigger, and now it is very hard to see through.

Example

Did you notice the crack in the window?

Context: “damage”

(verb) to break something so that it has a line or opening in it. You usually don’t break it all the way, just a little, like when you crack an egg.

Example

She carefully cracks the egg into the bowl.

Example

He didn’t crack the phone, but he dropped it and it stayed in perfect condition.

Example

Can you crack the nut with your hands?

Context: “joke”

(noun) a funny or silly joke. It's something that makes people laugh or smile.

Example

He told a really funny crack that made everyone laugh.

Example

Her crack didn't get any laughs; it was a bit too silly.

Example

What’s the best crack you heard today?

Context: “success”

(verb) to succeed at something after trying for a long time. Like when you finally get a hard math problem right after many tries.

Example

After studying hard for weeks, she finally cracks the math test.

Example

He wasn’t able to crack the answer to the puzzle; it was too hard.

Example

Have you cracked the code yet?

How to pronounce cracks

Pronunciation: [kræks]

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