| V1 | V2 - Past Simple | V3 - Past Participle |
|---|---|---|
break [breɪk] | broke [brəuk] | broken ['brəuk(ə)n] |
to break
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Example Sentences Using the Irregular Verb break
- I break a glass by accident.
- She broke her phone yesterday.
- They have broken the rules several times.
The irregular verb “break” is often used in phrasal verbs in English.
Popular Phrasal Verbs with the Verb break
break apart
to fall into separate pieces
break away
to escape or leave suddenly
break down
stop functioning
break in
to enter a building illegally
break into
enter a place by force
break out
to start suddenly (fire, war, disease)
break through
force a way past a barrier or obstacle
break up
end a romantic relationship