Broken Definition
broken
adjective
- physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split; "a broken mirror"; "a broken tooth"; "a broken leg"; "his neck is broken"
- not continuous in space, time, or sequence or varying abruptly; "broken lines of defense"; "a broken cable transmission"; "broken sleep"; "tear off the stub above the broken line"; "a broken note"; "broken sobs"
- subdued or brought low in condition or status; "brought low"; "a broken man"; "his broken spirit"
- (especially of promises or contracts) having been violated or disregarded; "broken (or unkept) promises"; "broken contracts"
- tamed or trained to obey; "a horse broken to the saddle"; "this old nag is well broken in"
- topographically very uneven; "broken terrain"; "rugged ground"
- imperfectly spoken or written; "broken English"
- thrown into a state of disarray or confusion; "troops fleeing in broken ranks"; "a confused mass of papers on the desk"; "the small disordered room"; "with everything so upset"
- weakened and infirm; "broken health resulting from alcoholism"
- destroyed financially; "the broken fortunes of the family"
- out of working order (`busted' is an informal substitute for `broken'); "a broken washing machine"; "the coke machine is broken"; "the coke machine is busted"
- discontinuous; "broken clouds"; "broken sunshine"
- lacking a part or parts; "a broken set of encyclopedia"
"Broken" in song lyrics
See how broken is used in real songs:
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"Eyes slow to open, alarm clock's broken"
3rd Bass — Herbalz in Your Mouth -
"When my, dash is broken, glass is broken"
Aceyalone — Jack of All Trades -
"let's take it to the maximum, like walking with ya legs broken"
Aceyalone — Here & Now
Words that rhyme with broken
Usage tips for "broken"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "broken" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for broken to find words that pair well.