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broke

[brohk] / broʊk /
ADJECTIVE
without money
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bankrupt destitute insolvent penniless
STRONG
beggared bust impoverished ruined strapped
WEAK
cleaned out dirt poor flat broke in Chapter 11 in debt indebted indigent needy penurious poor stone broke tapped out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
rich solvent wealthy
WEAK
affluent

Example Sentences

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"We broke the distance record for Apollo 13, the furthest that humans have ever traveled from our home planet. And the moment was special," Gibbons said.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

You might spend a bundle on merchandise, but you’re unlikely to go broke buying food.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

This latest action – the 15th strike – comes after talks broke down at the end of March.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Venture Global was facing a set of challenges when the Iran war broke out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Right away the class broke into a low buzzing noise.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott