Words We Confuse >> RulesBrake vs. Break Examples
Brake vs. Break
Brake
<noun>
- A device used to slow down or stop a car
- example: Please don't slam the brake!
<verb>
- To slow down or stop
- example: Make sure you brake for the stop sign.
Break
<verb>
- To separate into pieces
- example: I didn't mean to break the watch.
<noun>
- A pause in an activity or event
- example: She worked without taking a break.
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Words We Confuse >> RulesBrake vs. Break Examples
Examples
Brake
- This car has good brakes.
- I will brake at the intersection.
- She slammed the brake.
- The brake didn't work.
Break
- I took a break.
- She went on break.
- I will try not to break my new toy.
- I broke my chair.