unbroken - Master This Word
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unbroken Word Meanings
- not broken or damaged
- continuing without interruption
- remaining whole, intact
unbroken Example Sentences
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unbroken Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ʌnˈbrəʊ.kən/
US
/ʌnˈbroʊ.kən/
unbroken Word Etymology
Root decomposition: un- (not) + broken (past participle of break). Historical origin: from Old English 'unbrocen', from 'un-' + 'brocen', with roots in Latin 'rumpere' (to break). Memory image: picture a sturdy tree standing tall and whole in a storm, representing resilience and continuity, unbroken amidst chaos.
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Unbroken describes something that is not damaged, remains whole, or continues without interruption. You can use it for physical objects that have not been cracked or torn, as in an unbroken windowpane, an unbroken thread, or an unbroken bottle seal. It also characterizes processes or periods that go on without a break, such as an unbroken streak of success or an unbroken supply of energy during a project. In everyday speech, unbroken conveys resilience and continuity—think of a person whose voice remains steady after a scare, or a chain that stays intact through a storm. Its opposite is broken or interrupted.
Usage Reminders
- Use unbroken for physical integrity and uninterrupted sequences.
- Pair with nouns that naturally take unbroken: chain, line, rope, silence, focus.
- Avoid with states that imply interruption or damage in everyday English.
- Note that unbroken emphasizes continuity as well as intactness.
- Think of resilience: a voice, a spirit, or a streak that stays unbroken under pressure.
- Test with verbs like 'remain' or 'stay' to highlight continuity.
Common Misconceptions
- It only means physically intact, not about continuity.
- It should always imply a fragile object won’t break (not true).
- Confused with 'undamaged' in all contexts.
- Too strong for everyday situations unless describing a streak.
- Mistaken for 'unbroken' in phrases where 'continuous' is not the sense.
Thinking Differences
To an English learner, unbroken often blends the ideas of physical integrity and ongoing continuity; test with both concrete nouns (rope, line) and metaphoric uses (record, streak) to see which meaning fits. Beware overextending to abstract processes where other adjectives like uninterrupted or persistent feel more natural.
Learning Tips
- Practice both physical and abstract uses (rope vs. streak).
- Pair with nouns that invite the sense of continuity.
- Compare with related words (intact, undamaged, uninterrupted).
- Notice collocations in news or sports (unbroken record).
- Use in negative forms to emphasize disruption (not unbroken).
- Create mini-dialogues showing resilience or continuity.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of 'unbroken'?
A.Feeling happy
B.Full of color
C.Not damaged or interrupted
D.Playing a game
Step 2: Usage
Choose the correct usage of 'unbroken' in a sentence:
A.The unbroken light bulb was full of energy.
B.She bought an unbroken pizza from the store.
C.Despite the storm, our unbroken spirits remained high.
D.He wrote an unbroken paragraph without any stops.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is most similar to 'unbroken'?
A.Incomplete
B.Shattered
C.Intact
D.Fickle
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'unbroken'?
A.Broken
B.Fragile
C.Whole
D.Stable
Step 5: Mastery
Can you give an example of a real-life scenario that relates to the concept of 'unbroken'?
A.The vase fell off the table and shattered into pieces.
B.The road was blocked by heavy traffic.
C.She remained calm and unbroken despite the challenges faced during the marathon.
D.He decided to take a break from studying.
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