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The broken toy needed new batteries.
What does Broken mean?
Broken means damaged or not working.
Dictionary definition
Damaged, not working, or split into pieces.
Example sentences
Broken in a sentence
medium
We fixed the broken chair before the guests arrived.
hard
The story showed how a broken promise can hurt trust between friends.
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Practice 1
What does broken mean?
Broken means something is damaged, split, or not working properly.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to broken?
Damaged is close in meaning to broken.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of broken?
Fixed means repaired, which is the opposite of broken.
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Broken
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broh · kun · strongest beat: broh
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WordBroken.
Partadjective, verb.
MeaningBroken means damaged or not working.
ExampleExample: The broken toy needed new batteries.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- broh · kun
- Strongest beat
- broh
- Ending
- kun
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on broh.
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Synonyms
Words like Broken
damagedUse when something is harmed or not in good condition.
crackedUse when something has split lines or breaks.
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Broken means damaged or not working.
Common mix-up
Do not use broken just because it sounds familiar. Make sure the sentence matches this meaning: Broken means damaged or not working.
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Read this model sentence: We fixed the broken chair before the guests arrived. Clue words: fixed, chair, guests. Underline clue words that show why broken fits instead of fixed. Now write one new sentence that shows broken without using the word broken. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show broken?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "We fixed the broken chair before the guests arrived." Why does broken fit better than fixed?
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