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Vocabulary Entry
breaking
|verb • noun • adjective
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V
verb
To separate into pieces or cause to stop functioning.
Example Sentences
"He is breaking the wooden plank with a hammer."
"She broke the news to her friends."
"The storm is breaking the branches off the trees."
N
noun
An instance of breaking something, or a separation in continuity.
Example Sentences
"There was a breaking in the conversation when he entered the room."
"The earthquake caused significant breakings in the pavement."
"The breaking of the sound barrier was a significant milestone in aviation."
A
adjective
Describing something that is currently in the process of being broken or that signifies a major change.
Example Sentences
"The breaking news captivated the audience."
"She gave a breaking performance that left everyone in awe."
"It was a breaking moment in his career."