Break (verb)
1. to damage something.
- Ken broke a cup as he was rushing for work this morning.
- Sam fell and nearly broke his wrist in the shower.
2. to destroy or end something.
- After what seemed like ages, Peter finally spoke and that broke the silence in the room.
- The robbers left empty-handed (= with nothing) when they failed to break the security code of the safe.
Brake
1. (noun) - a device that makes a vehicle slow down or stop.
- Sally didn't realise she had no brakes on her bicycle and almost crashed into a tree.
- John suddenly slammed on his brakes when he saw a dog trying to cross the road.
2. (verb) - to make a vehicle slow down or stop by using its brakes.
- Mark is very fond of braking sharply at the last minute. It's no wonder his family and friends don't trust him behind the wheel.
- Remember to brake gently when it gets icy.
