English · Common Verbs
broken
/ˈbroʊkən/
[/ˈbroʊkən/]
past participle of break
Beginnerverb
Definition
Past participle of 'break': used with 'have' to show something has been separated or damaged.
Example
The window has been broken for weeks and cold wind keeps coming into the room.
The window has been broken for weeks and cold wind keeps coming into the room.
Etymology
From Old English 'brocen', past participle of 'brecan' (to break).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in perfect tenses, the passive voice, and as an adjective.