Synonyms for

Crack

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

Definition

to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

fracture fissure breach split

Informal

split break snap bust

Literary

chink rift cleavage

Antonyms

whole unbroken solid intact sound complete

Common collocations

  • crack a joke
  • crack a smile
  • crack the code
  • crack down on
  • crack open
  • crack the whip
  • crack a window
  • crack the surface

Word family

noun crack
verb crack
adjective cracked

Usage note

As a verb, 'crack' can mean to break or to make a sharp sound. As a noun, it refers to a line on a surface where something has broken or split. Be mindful of its informal use to mean 'attempt' (e.g., 'give it a crack').

Example sentences

  1. She heard a loud crack and knew the branch had fallen.
  2. I like to crack open a book before bed.
  3. The earthquake caused the ground to crack.
  4. He had to crack the code to access the computer system.
  5. She cracked under pressure and couldn't complete the task.

Quotes

  • A smile is the light in your window that tells others that there is a caring, sharing person inside. - Denis Waitley
  • It's better to light a candle than curse the darkness. - Eleanor Roosevelt
  • Don't watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going. - Sam Levenson

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