broke

1 of 2

past tense of break

broke

2 of 2

adjective

Examples of broke in a Sentence

Adjective She is broke and homeless. Can I borrow 10 dollars? I'm broke until payday.
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Adjective
The Pogues are broke, homeless, and once again being chased by killers, so sounds like the perfect time to put all their focus into yet another treasure hunt. Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 3 Nov. 2024 The film revolves around two broke women, Gwen (Westervelt) and James (Amanda) in their thirties who embark on a mission to collect money from failing, wannabe artists with the hopes of raising enough to buy an expensive gift for a baby shower thrown for Gwen’s sister. Emiliana Betancourt, Variety, 14 Oct. 2024 There’s an ongoing [saying] that after three to five years, professional athletes go broke. Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 16 Sep. 2024 The founder of General Motors died a broke bowling alley operator. Morgan Haefner, Quartz, 30 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for broke 

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English, alteration of broken

First Known Use

Adjective

1710, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of broke was in 1710

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Cite this Entry

“Broke.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broke. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

broke

past of break

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