brake

/breɪk/

nounverbbrake

Remember: you BRAKE to stop—both have an “A” like a big red stop sign.

Yes, it's brake. Don’t confuse it with “break” (to crack or shatter). “Brake” has “ake” like in “take” your foot off the gas.

Definitions

  1. nounA device used to slow down or stop a moving vehicle, machine, or wheel.
  2. verbTo slow down or stop by using a brake or by reducing speed.

Examples

  • “Press the brake gently when you reach the stop sign.”
  • “The cyclist had to brake quickly to avoid a puddle.”
  • “The mechanic checked the brake pads during the inspection.”

Synonyms

stopperbraking systemslowdowndecelerationcheck

Antonyms

acceleratespeed up

Translations

ES frenoPT freioFR frein

Common misspellings

braikbrakbrekbrakeebraekebraykbreak

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