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BROHK-uh-n/ˈbrəʊkən/

Broken is the adjective from break: a broken phone, broken English (limited English — use kindly). Broke is often the past: she broke it. Break is the infinitive. Damaged is wider; broken often means in pieces or not working.

Meaning

Damaged and in pieces, or not working.

Examples

• “The broken window let in the cold air.”
• “The lift is broken again.”
• “Watch your step — broken glass.”

Good to know

a broken + noun. Past: broke. Infinitive: break.

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