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brake1
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- pronunciation:
- breIk
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a device for slowing or stopping the motion of a vehicle, wheel, or the like, esp. by friction.
When I saw the deer in the road, I slammed on the brake.- similar words:
- drag, restraint
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| definition 2: |
anything that tends to slow or stop motion or action.
Her look of skepticism was a brake on my enthusiasm.- synonyms:
- check, constraint, curb, restraint
- similar words:
- control, drag, hindrance, obstacle, rein
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| related words: |
bit |
adjective + (n.)brake
adjustable, automatic, avid, front, hydraulic, juicy, mechanical, optional, rear, standard
verb + (n.)brake
act,
activate,
adjust,
apply,
drag,
ease,
engage,
equip,
hit,
install,
jam,
lock,
press,
pump,
put,
release,
replace,
ride,
slam,
squeeze,
step,
stomp,
tap,
yank
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(n.)brake
+ verb
assist, clutch, contact, grab, pedal, scream, screech, shift, skid, slide, slow, spin, squeal, steer, swerve, tire, unlock
noun + (n.)brake
accelerator,
air,
asbestos,
bag,
bicycle,
bus,
cantilever,
carbon,
chain,
clutch,
coaster,
derailleur,
disc,
driver,
drivetrain,
drum,
emergency,
engine,
foot,
fork,
gas,
gear,
horn,
muzzle,
parking,
power,
rear,
rim,
screech,
speed,
squeal,
steering,
suspension,
throttle,
train,
transmission,
truck,
vehicle
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
brakes, braking, braked |
| definition: |
to cause to slow down or stop with or as if with a brake.
He couldn't brake the heavy truck quickly enough to avoid hitting the car.- synonyms:
- halt, slow, stop
- similar words:
- arrest, curb, delay, hinder, impede, limit, restrain, retard
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| related words: |
check, halt |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to apply or operate the brake on a vehicle.
You shouldn't brake hard when you're driving on snow.The driver braked suddenly and the passenger was thrown forward. |
| definition 2: |
to slow down or stop when a brake is applied.
A railroad train cannot stop suddenly because it takes some time for it to brake.- synonyms:
- halt, slow, stop
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| related words: |
check, grind |
adverb + (v.)brake
fast
(v.)brake
+ adverb
hard, suddenly
(v.)brake
+ noun
cable, car, corner, distance, fluid, halt, lever, light, motor, pad, pedal, stop, system, traction, turn, wheel
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| derivation: |
brakeless (adj.) |
Are you looking for the word break? Brake and break sound alike but have different meanings.
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