Uk English Meaning of broken

broken

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Definitions and Meaning of broken in English

Wordnet

broken (a)

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

not continuous in space, time, or sequence or varying abruptly

(especially of promises or contracts) having been violated or disregarded

Wordnet

broken (s)

subdued or brought low in condition or status

tamed or trained to obey

topographically very uneven

imperfectly spoken or written

thrown into a state of disarray or confusion

weakened and infirm

destroyed financially

out of working order (`busted' is an informal substitute for `broken')

discontinuous

lacking a part or parts

Webster

broken (p. p.)

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Webster

broken (v. t.)

Separated into parts or pieces by violence; divided into fragments; as, a broken chain or rope; a broken dish.

Disconnected; not continuous; also, rough; uneven; as, a broken surface.

Fractured; cracked; disunited; sundered; strained; apart; as, a broken reed; broken friendship.

Made infirm or weak, by disease, age, or hardships.

Subdued; humbled; contrite.

Subjugated; trained for use, as a horse.

Crushed and ruined as by something that destroys hope; blighted.

Not carried into effect; not adhered to; violated; as, a broken promise, vow, or contract; a broken law.

Ruined financially; incapable of redeeming promises made, or of paying debts incurred; as, a broken bank; a broken tradesman.

Imperfectly spoken, as by a foreigner; as, broken English; imperfectly spoken on account of emotion; as, to say a few broken words at parting.

FAQs About the word broken

broken

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split, not continuous in space, time, or sequence or varying abruptly, subdued or brought low in con

fractured,shattered,smashed,busted,collapsed,cracked,damaged,demolished,destroyed,exploded

fixed,repaired,reconstructed,repaired,unbroken,healed,patched,rebuilt,unbreakable

broke => Broke, brokage => brokerage, broiling => grilling, broiler => chicken, broiled => Grilled,