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Synonyms for break

Two senses of break live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 1, Foothills · 2 senses · verb · Reason line included

Sense 1 of 2verbTier 1, FoothillsChange

terminate or end

Break a lucky streak.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

interrupt

Same sentence, swapped: Interrupt a lucky streak.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for break as it is used in the sentence above.

part
die
close

Sense 2 of 2verbTier 2, TreelineChange

lessen in force or effect

Break a fall.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

damp

Same sentence, swapped: Damp a fall.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for break as it is used in the sentence above.

part
die
fire

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Closest first: other change words at Foothills, then the same tier across the rest of the library.

focusverbconcentratedirect one's attention on somethingFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line freezeverbblockprohibit the conversion or use of (assets)FoothillsHas a reason line hurtadjective, verbwoundedsuffering from physical injury especially that suffered in battleFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line interruptverbdisturbdestroy the peace or tranquility ofFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line brightenverblightenmake more cheerful through the use of colorRidgelineHas a reason line burstverbbustbreak open or apart suddenly and forcefullyTreeline2 sensesHas a reason line checkverbmarkput a check mark on or near or next toFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line childnounbabyan immature childish personFoothills

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