Break - translation, pronunciation and examples
break
short rest
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When to use break
Обычно он делает короткий перерыв после двух часов работы.
Мы редко пропускаем утренний перерыв на кофе.
break usage examples
Обычно он делает короткий перерыв после двух часов работы.
She usually takes a break after an hour of studying.
Мы редко пропускаем утренний перерыв на кофе.
We seldom have a long break during busy workweeks.
Similar words
general neutral term for a short rest or pause in work, activity or speech
often implies a longer or more complete cessation of activity for recovery
short temporary stop in action or speech; often brief and intentional
informal short rest to recover breath or energy; casual
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break synonyms
What's the difference between break / rest / pause / breather
general neutral term for a short rest or pause in work, activity or speech
Let's take a break and stretch.
Давайте сделаем перерыв на разминку.
often implies a longer or more complete cessation of activity for recovery
After the hike we needed a long rest.
После похода нам нужен был длинный отдых.
There was a short pause in the music.
В музыке была короткая пауза.
informal short rest to recover breath or energy; casual
Let's take a five‑minute breather.
Давайте сделаем пятиминутную передышку.
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How to pronounce break and what this word means
break translation: перерыв. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce break
/ˈbreɪk/
break translation
перерыв
break examples
She usually takes a break after an hour of studying.
break transcription
/ˈbreɪk/, /ˈbreɪk/
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Questions about this word
break meaning: what does it mean?
short rest
break pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
break is pronounced as /ˈbreɪk/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
break definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She usually takes a break after an hour of studying. Translation: Обычно он делает короткий перерыв после двух часов работы.
Is break part of Adverbs of Frequency vocabulary?
Yes, break (перерыв) can be learned in the Adverbs of Frequency topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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