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Actions & Events — Lesson 51
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breakers
ˈbreɪkərz
Waves breaking on the shore — the surfers rode the breakers at the beach.
The surfers rode the breakers at the beach.
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breaking
ˈbreɪkɪŋ
The act of breaking something — the breaking of the glass was very loud.
The breaking of the glass was very loud.
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breakout
ˈbreɪkaʊt
An escape from jail — the prison breakout happened at midnight.
The prison breakout happened at midnight.
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breaks
breɪks
Some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity — that's the breaks of the game.
Let's take a break and have some coffee.
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breakup
ˈbreɪkʌp
The termination or disintegration of a relationship (between persons or nations) — she cried for days after the breakup with her boyfriend.
The breakup of their marriage was very difficult for everyone involved.
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breathing
ˈbriːðɪŋ
The process of taking air into and releasing it out of the lungs — take a deep breathing and relax.
Take a deep breathing and relax.
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breaths
brɛθs
The process of taking in and expelling air during breathing — the breaths were shallow and rapid.
He took several deep breaths before starting.
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brewing
ˈbruːɪŋ
The process of making a drink, such as beer, coffee, or tea, by mixing a — a storm is brewing on the horizon.
He is brewing a fresh pot of coffee.
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bribery
ˈbraɪbəri
Giving money or something valuable to someone in a position of authority to — bribery is a serious crime in most countries.
Bribery is a serious crime in most countries.
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bridal
ˈbraɪ.dəl
Archaic terms for a wedding or wedding feast — she wore a beautiful bridal gown.
She wore a beautiful bridal gown.
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bringing
ˈbrɪŋɪŋ
The act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail) — the storm is bringing heavy rain.
She is bringing her sister to the concert.
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broadening
ˈbrɔdənɪŋ
The act of making something wider — broadening your horizons is important for personal growth.
The broadening of educational opportunities has helped many students.
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