Want to say crack differently? Here are other words for crack and its similar synonyms and opposite words to say in unique way.
Meaning of crack
The primary meaning of the word "crack" is to break or cause something to break without completely separating into parts.
Etymology of crack
The word "crack" originated from Old English "cracian", which meant "to resound" or "to make a sharp noise"
It is also related to the Old Norse word "kraka", which meant "to croak" or "to make a harsh noise"
The word has been used in English since the 9th century, initially to describe the sound of something breaking or bursting, and later to describe the act of breaking or splitting itself
Synonyms
Definitions
- A line or mark on the surface of something where it has broken or split
- A sudden sharp noise, typically caused by something breaking or bursting
- A witty or sarcastic remark
- A person's mouth or a person who talks a lot
- A problem or challenge to be dealt with
- To break or cause something to break without completely separating into parts
- To solve or decipher a code, puzzle, or problem
- To make a sudden sharp noise, typically by breaking or bursting
Usage Examples
- The window cracked when the ball hit it
- The egg cracked open, revealing a runny yolk
- The team worked tirelessly to crack the code and solve the puzzle
- The comedian's witty remark left the audience in stitches, and was considered a crack at the politician's expense