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broke

[broʊk]

broke Definition

  • 1having completely run out of money
  • 2having been fractured or damaged

Using broke: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "broke" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I can't go out for dinner tonight because I'm broke.

  • Example

    After the accident, his leg was broke and he had to use crutches.

  • Example

    The vase fell off the table and broke into a million pieces.

  • Example

    She broke her arm while playing soccer.

broke Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for broke

Idioms Using broke

  • completely out of money

    Example

    I can't afford to go on vacation this year, I'm broke as a joke.

  • to make a start by overcoming initial difficulties

    Example

    He told a joke to break the ice at the beginning of the meeting.

  • to tell someone about something important or surprising

    Example

    I had to be the one to break the news to her that her dog had died.

Phrases with broke

  • to become bankrupt or financially ruined

    Example

    Many small businesses go broke within the first year of operation.

  • to stop working properly

    Example

    My car broke down on the way to work this morning.

  • to suddenly begin or appear

    Example

    A fire broke out in the building last night.

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Summary: broke in Brief

The term 'broke' [broʊk] refers to being completely out of money or having been fractured or damaged. It is often used to describe financial situations, such as 'I can't go out for dinner tonight because I'm broke,' or physical damage, such as 'She broke her arm while playing soccer.' 'Broke' extends into phrases like 'go broke,' and idioms like 'broke as a joke,' denoting complete lack of funds, and 'broke the ice,' meaning to overcome initial difficulties.

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