English · Daily Life
broken
/ˈbroʊkən/
[/ˈbroʊkən/]
not working; in pieces
Beginneradjective
Definition
Broken means damaged, in pieces, or not working.
Example
The broken clock needs to be fixed.
The broken clock needs to be fixed.
Etymology
Past participle of 'break', from Old English 'brecan'.
How & Where It’s Used
Common adjective for things that are damaged or not working.