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Meaning of broke
The primary meaning of the word "broke" is being without money or resources.
Etymology of broke
The word "broke" originated from Old English "brecan", which means to shatter or burst, and has been used in English since the 9th century
The modern sense of being financially ruined or insolvent developed in the 16th century
The word has been used in various contexts, including financial, physical, and emotional, to convey a sense of damage, shattering, or depletion
Synonyms
Definitions
- Having no money or having more debts than assets
- Having been damaged or shattered, typically as a result of a sudden impact or a violent or intense action
- Having stopped functioning or working properly
Usage Examples
- The company went broke after investing in a failed project
- She felt broke after a painful breakup
- The toy was broke after being dropped on the floor
- The athlete was broke after a severe injury
- The family was broke and had to rely on charity to survive
Antonyms
affluent
wealthy
rich
prosperous
successful
thriving
flourishing
booming
solvent
stable
secure
comfortable
well-off
financially secure
independent
self-sufficient
thriving
lucrative
profitable
advantageous
beneficial
favorable