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Meaning of broke
verb
- To separate into two or more pieces, to fracture or crack, by a process that cannot easily be reversed for reassembly. Example: If the vase falls to the floor, it might break.
- To divide (something, often money) into smaller units. Example: Can you break a hundred-dollar bill for me?
- To cause (a person or animal) to lose spirit or will; to crush the spirits of. Example: Her child's death broke Angela.
- To be crushed, or overwhelmed with sorrow or grief. Example: My heart is breaking.
- To interrupt; to destroy the continuity of; to dissolve or terminate. Example: I had won four games in a row, but now you've broken my streak of luck.
adjective
- Financially ruined, bankrupt.
- Without any money, penniless. Example: dead broke; flat broke
- Broken. Example: If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
- Demoted, deprived of a commission. Example: He was broke and rendered unfit to serve His Majesty at sea.
noun
- (papermaking) Paper or board that is discarded and repulped during the manufacturing process.
- A fragment, remains, a piece broken off.
verb
- To act as a broker; to transact business for another.
- To act as procurer in love matters; to pimp.
adjective
- Broke off, rich, wealthy
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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