What is another word for breaks?

Common synonyms for breaks include rift, demote, expose, keep, breach.

What is the opposite of breaks?

Antonyms of breaks include unbreaks, joins, connects, unites, mends.

Synonyms for

Breaks

Verb / breɪks / Another word for breaks — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Breaks means to separate into pieces or to stop working.

Synonyms & similar words

rift demote expose keep breach jailbreak infract fail intermit separate develop gaolbreak repair severance transgress check make split erupt rupture unwrap relegate break crack wear shatters smashes cracks fractures snaps tears ruins damages destroys disrupts interrupts stops halts ceases ends closes pauses rests relaxes

Synonyms by register

Formal

interruptions pauses cessations discontinuations

Informal

rests downtime gaps breathers

Literary

lulls intermissions

Antonyms

unbreaks joins connects unites mends repairs fixes

Common collocations

coffee breaks
lunch breaks
short breaks
long breaks
take a break
give a break
break down
break up

Word family

noun break

verb break

adjective breakable

adverb breakably

Usage note

As a noun, 'breaks' often refers to periods of rest or interruption. As a verb, it means to fracture or separate. Be mindful of context to avoid confusion.

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