broken
Describes something that has been damaged into parts, is no longer functioning correctly, or has failed to fulfill a promise or systemic purpose. In academic contexts, it often refers to fragmented data, failed social structures, or interrupted processes.
Exemplos
3 de 5The child cried over his broken toy, hoping his father could glue it back together.
The child cried over his broken toy, hoping his father could glue it back together.
The government was criticized for its broken promises regarding tax reform and education funding.
The government was criticized for its broken promises regarding tax reform and education funding.
I'm feeling pretty broken after that twelve-hour shift at the warehouse.
I'm feeling pretty broken after that twelve-hour shift at the warehouse.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Visualize a 'Broken' plate: the 'en' at the end looks like two pieces that have fall'en' apart.
Quiz rápido
The researchers found that the ______ social ties in the community led to a decrease in collective action.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: broken
Exemplos
The child cried over his broken toy, hoping his father could glue it back together.
everydayThe child cried over his broken toy, hoping his father could glue it back together.
The government was criticized for its broken promises regarding tax reform and education funding.
formalThe government was criticized for its broken promises regarding tax reform and education funding.
I'm feeling pretty broken after that twelve-hour shift at the warehouse.
informalI'm feeling pretty broken after that twelve-hour shift at the warehouse.
Sociologists argue that the broken window theory explains how minor visible signs of neglect can lead to increased crime.
academicSociologists argue that the broken window theory explains how minor visible signs of neglect can lead to increased crime.
Our current logistics model is broken and requires a complete overhaul to remain competitive.
businessOur current logistics model is broken and requires a complete overhaul to remain competitive.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
broken record
someone who repeats the same thing over and over
broken heart
great sadness, especially after a romantic breakup
if it ain't broke, don't fix it
do not try to improve something that is already working well
Frequentemente confundido com
'Broke' is the past tense of the verb 'break' or an adjective meaning 'having no money', while 'broken' is the past participle used as an adjective for damage.
Notas de uso
While 'broken' usually refers to physical damage, in academic and professional English, it frequently describes abstract failures like 'broken logic' or 'broken bureaucracy'.
Erros comuns
Learners often say 'The glass is broke' instead of 'The glass is broken'; 'broke' as an adjective only refers to financial status.
Dica de memorização
Visualize a 'Broken' plate: the 'en' at the end looks like two pieces that have fall'en' apart.
Origem da palavra
From the Old English 'brocen', the past participle of 'brecan' (to break), originating from Proto-Germanic roots.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
The 'Broken Windows Theory' is a significant concept in Western urban sociology and policing strategies.
Quiz rápido
The researchers found that the ______ social ties in the community led to a decrease in collective action.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: broken
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individual
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appropriately
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region
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resource
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to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
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