Basic Details
Word: Break
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To separate something into pieces or make it stop working.
Synonyms: Shatter, fracture, split, disrupt
Antonyms: Mend, fix, join
Idioms and Phrases
- Break the ice: To do or say something to relieve tension and get a conversation going. Example: "He told a funny joke to break the ice at the party."
- Break the bank: To spend all one's money or go beyond a budget. Example: "The holiday trip didnt break the bank because we found good deals."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Be careful with that glass; you might break it if you drop it on the floor.
Example 2: After running for an hour, I needed to take a break and rest for a while.
Example 3: If you work too hard without a rest, you may end up needing to break from it all.
Fun Fact
The word "break" comes from the Old English word "brecan," which meant to break or to burst. It has been used for centuries in the same context we use it today!
Famous Quote
"It is better to break your own heart than to break someone elses." Anon
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "break" mean?
a) To fix something
b) To separate something into pieces
c) To run quickly
d) To read a book
Answer: b) To separate something into pieces
2. Which of these is a synonym of "break"?
a) Mend
b) Shatter
c) Join
d) Fuse
Answer: b) Shatter
3. Which of these is an antonym of "break"?
a) Split
b) Fix
c) Fracture
d) Disrupt
Answer: b) Fix
4. Which sentence uses "break" correctly?
a) Please break your homework carefully.
b) The boy tried to break the world record in running.
c) She wants to break all her toys.
d) Baking a cake can break the kitchen.
Answer: b) The boy tried to break the world record in running.
5. What does the idiom "break the ice" mean?
a) To shatter a glass
b) To begin a conversation after silence
c) To end a friendship
d) To go swimming
Answer: b) To begin a conversation after silence
