brake
Translation
to brake
Examples
He had to brake suddenly.
He had to brake suddenly.
Grammar Patterns
to slow down or stop a vehicle. He had to brake suddenly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: slow down, stop, decelerate
Etymology
From Middle English, originally a device for breaking flax or hemp, later a bridle for a horse.
Memory Tips
Homophone alert! You 'brake' to avoid a 'break' (an accident).