Definition of "break"
Kid-friendly meaning of break, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.
What does "break" mean?
break (verb) — to make something stop working or split it apart.
Example sentences using "break"
Grade K–2
Don't break it!
Grade 3–5
He didn't mean to break the vase that had been in his family for so long.
Grade 6–8
Sometimes the best thing you can do for a stubborn problem is to take a real break from it — your brain often solves it while you're doing something else.
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