brake

/breɪk/ noun A2 Neutral

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Meaning

A brake is a device used to stop or slow down a vehicle.

💡 Remember that 'brake' is not the same as 'break', which means to damage something.

Example Sentences

Don't forget to check if the brake is working before you ride your bike .

Don't forget to use the brake when you stop the bike .

He pressed the brake to stop the car quickly .

Word in Context

Mark rides his bike to work every day . He checks the brake and the tire . The road is quiet and he rides slowly . He will stop at the traffic lights and wait .

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