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broke off

VERB

snap off something

Synonyms

STRONGEST

sever

WEAK

detach disassemble divide part pull off separate splinter take apart

Antonyms

WEAK

begin combine join mend start

VERB

end activity

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cease discontinue halt suspend terminate

WEAK

desist end finish pause stop

Antonyms

STRONGEST

begin carry on continue go initiate start

WEAK

combine join mend

Example Sentences

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The show inspired optimism, yes, but it certainly didn’t turn the dial so decisively toward radical hope that the knob broke off.

From Salon • Mar. 16, 2026

During earlier warm periods, when more ice broke off from West Antarctica and drifted northward, the iron entering the ocean was often in this poorly soluble form.

From Science Daily • Feb. 4, 2026

He broke off contact with the band and directed all communication to go through his counsel.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2026

Ms Rees had been hiking on the island with fellow passengers, but broke off from the group for a rest.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025

“If Miss Lilian recovers,” Mother was saying, “she might be able to tell the police something about Diana and Georgie. Maybe she saw something, heard something, maybe—” She broke off and began to cry.

From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn