Brake vs. Break

Brake is the device that stops a vehicle, or the act of stopping, while break is a verb meaning to shatter or split, or a noun meaning a pause or gap. A quick tip: you hit the brakes to slow a car; you break something into pieces.


What's the difference between brake and break?

Brake is the device that stops a vehicle, or the act of stopping.

Break is a verb meaning to shatter or split, or a noun meaning a pause or gap.

A quick tip: you hit the brakes to slow a car; you break something into pieces.


Synonyms: browse synonyms for brake and synonyms for break.


Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between brake and break?

Brake is the device that stops a vehicle, or the act of stopping, while break is a verb meaning to shatter or split, or a noun meaning a pause or gap. A quick tip: you hit the brakes to slow a car; you break something into pieces.

When do you use brake?

Brake is the device that stops a vehicle, or the act of stopping.

When do you use break?

Break is a verb meaning to shatter or split, or a noun meaning a pause or gap.


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