Key
Brake means to make a vehicle go more slowly or stop. As a noun, it refers to the piece of equipment that makes a vehicle go more slowly or stop.
Break means to separate into pieces, to damage, to smash something. As a noun, it refers to a period of time when you stop working in order to rest.
- brake (braked, braked)
He braked sharply to avoid the cat.
The driver braked but couldn't stop the bus in time.
The rear brakes are not working correctly.
- break (broke, broken)
He forgot his keys so he had to break a window to get into his house.
Stop playing with my camera, you'll break it!
Let's take a break and go for lunch.
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