Synonyms for Break
Definition of break
noun
- some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity; "the telephone is an annoying interruption"; "there was a break in the action when a player was hurt"
- an unexpected piece of good luck; "he finally got his big break"
- (geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other; "they built it right over a geological fault"; "he studied the faulting of the earth's crust"
20 synonyms found
Writing tips for "break"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like bankrupt, better, breach can replace "break" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
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"Break" in song lyrics
See how break is used in real songs:
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"Break:"
2 Pistols f/ T-Pain — She Got It (Original Version) -
"To face the heart break"
3 Melancholy Gypsies — And If -
"My hands shook, barrier's about to break"
3rd Bass — Oval Office