brake vs break
Homophones/Homonyms
Homophones & Homonyms
Words that sound alike or are spelled alike but have different meanings
brake vs break
Homophones/Homonyms
Homophones & HomonymsWords that sound alike or are spelled alike but have different meanings
brake
a device for stopping a vehicle
break
to separate into pieces; to interrupt
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Examples
brake
"Press the brake to stop the car."
break
"Don't break the glass."
Mnemonic Tricks
brake
Brake = stop device (vehicle).
break
Break = split or interrupt.
Source: Homophones & HomonymsAdded: 9/14/2025
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