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Love is a very powerful emotion and when a break-up is unexpected, it's very hard to get over.
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Meaning of "break-up" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BREAK-UP

break-up  [ˈbreɪkˌʌp] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BREAK-UP

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Break-Up is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BREAK-UP MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Breakup

A relationship breakup, often referred to simply as a breakup, is the termination of an intimate relationship by any means other than death. The act is commonly termed "dumping " in slang when it is initiated by one partner. The term is less likely to be applied to a married couple, where a breakup is typically called a separation or divorce. When a couple engaged to be married breaks up, it is typically called a "broken engagement." Susie Orbach has argued that the dissolution of dating and cohabiting relationships can be as painful as or more painful than divorce because these nonmarital relationships are less socially recognized'.

Definition of break-up in the English dictionary

The definition of break-up in the dictionary is separation or disintegration.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BREAK-UP


bunk-up
ˈbʌŋkˌʌp
checkup
ˈtʃɛkˌʌp
cockup
ˈkɒkˌʌp
crack-up
ˈkrækˌʌp
fuck-up
ˈfʌkˌʌp
fuckup
ˈfʌkˌʌp
jack-up
ˈdʒækˌʌp
kick-up
ˈkɪkˌʌp
knock-up
ˈnɒkˌʌp
linkup
ˈlɪŋkˌʌp
lockup
ˈlɒkˌʌp
look-up
ˈlʊkˌʌp
muck-up
ˈmʌkˌʌp
shakeup
ˈʃeɪkˌʌp
sneakeup
ˈsniːkˌʌp
stack-up
ˈstækˌʌp
take-up
ˈteɪkˌʌp
workup
ˈwɜːkˌʌp

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BREAK-UP

break the glass plan
break the ice
break the mould
break through
break up
break wind
break with
break-dance
break-in
break-out group
break-up value
breakable
breakableness
breakables
breakage
breakages
breakaway
breakback
breakbeat
breakbone fever

WORDS THAT END LIKE BREAK-UP

crystal pick-up
hook-up
lock-up
magnetic pick-up
mark-up
mock-up
pick-up
satellite link-up
shook-up
stick-up
stuck-up
walk-up

Synonyms and antonyms of break-up in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «BREAK-UP»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «break-up» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of break-up

Translation of «break-up» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BREAK-UP

Find out the translation of break-up to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of break-up from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «break-up» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

分手
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ruptura
570 millions of speakers

English

break-up
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ब्रेक अप
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تفكك
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ломка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

quebrar -se -
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বিচ্ছিন্ন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

éclatement
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

putus
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

break-up
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ブレークアップ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

해체
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Break-up
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chia tay
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

முறிந்ததைப்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ब्रेक-अप
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ayrılmak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

disfacimento
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

break- up
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ломка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

rupe - up
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

break- up
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

breek -up
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

break- up
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

break- up
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of break-up

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BREAK-UP»

The term «break-up» is very widely used and occupies the 18.321 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BREAK-UP» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about break-up

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10 QUOTES WITH «BREAK-UP»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word break-up.
1
Bipasha Basu
Yes, exes can be good friends, but after a certain time. Though no break-up is a good break-up, time heals everything, including broken friendships. It also depends on the kind of people they are, their mindsets and the reasons for the break ups.
2
Rory Bremner
I remember driving home one evening while they were reviewing the papers on the radio. One of the articles was about me separating from my wife. It's a weird thing to listen to a news report about the break-up of your marriage.
3
Hollie Cavanagh
Music can help you through any kind of emotion. It can help you through a break-up, make you dance, or help you realize or understand something about yourself... and if I can sing a song and make someone feel those things then I will feel like I have made a difference.
4
Sebastian Coe
Since the break-up of the 1990s, Russia has not had winter sports facilities. All the winter sport venues were effectively located in countries that are no longer part of the federation. There is a strong argument for saying Sochi's legacy will be this country will have winter sports facilities it did not have before.
5
Mario Draghi
Interest rates do not have to be identical across the whole euro area, but it is unacceptable if major differences arise from broken capital markets or concern about a euro area break-up.
6
Ella Henderson
I have never been in a serious relationship and never had a break-up, so I can't tug on my heartstrings that way. But whenever I experience a strong emotion in life, I definitely have to throw myself into my songwriting. It is very therapeutic.
7
Zola Jesus
The only reason I would write a break-up song is because my own problem of allowing myself to relate to people.
8
Barry Levinson
When I began to think about the head of the family, the storyteller, the rise of television which became the new storyteller, the break-up of the American family as an idea and then Avalon came.
9
Leona Lewis
Love is a very powerful emotion and when a break-up is unexpected, it's very hard to get over.
10
Sally Phillips
I once had a friend who did the hair for sci-fi movies, and after a particularly bad break-up I stupidly went to her salon and told her she could do anything she liked. She dyed the bottom cherry red and the top peroxide blonde.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BREAK-UP»

Discover the use of break-up in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to break-up and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Getting Past Your Breakup: How to Turn a Devastating Loss ...
Forget it! Starting today, this breakup is the best time to change your life for the better, inside and out. Getting Past Your Breakup is a proven roadmap for overcoming the painful end of any romantic relationship, even divorce.
Susan J. Elliott, Med Elliott, 2009
2
The Break-up of Britain: Crisis and Neo-nationalism
In this 25th anniversary edition, Tom Nairn reviews the arguments of his classic study and expands his thesis into the new millennium.
Tom Nairn, 2003
3
Make Up, Don't Break Up: Finding and Keeping Love for ...
Her valuable Smart Heart Skills have helped a phenomenal 98 percent of the couples she's worked with to stay together. And with this new edition and companion DVD, you will receive that same guidance and opportunity for lasting love.
Dr. Bonnie Eaker Weil, Harville Hendrix, 2010
4
If We Ever Break Up, This Is My Book
Through bittersweet, simple illustrations and playfully poignant messages, anartist maps out the road to recovery after a breakup.
‎2005
5
The Break-Up Diaries
This exciting new series serves up two tales of love that will shake-up your assumptions of relationships. So buckle up, it's time to get real, learn to deal, and move on with this first volume of The Break-Up Diaries.
Ni-Ni Simone, Kelli London, 2011
6
It's Called a Breakup Because It's Broken: The Smart Girl's ...
It’s called a breakup because it’s broken, and starting right here, right now, it’s time to dry your tears, put down that pint of ice cream, log out of his email, and open this book to chapter one—and start turning your breakup into ...
Greg Behrendt, Amiira Ruotola-Behrendt, 2005
7
The Girls' Guide to Surviving a Break-Up
The Girls' Guide to Surviving a Break-Up offers step-by-step advice for getting over him, including: * What to do the first night * How not to Drink & Dial * How to tell parents and friends about the breakup * The most effective way to ...
Delpine Hirsh, 2007
8
The Break-Up Activity Book: Crafting Your Way Through a ...
Provides craft activities for those who have recently suffered through a break-up, including a lucky cap tea cozy, a voodoo sock, and a "happily ever after" cut and paste.
‎2013
9
You Can't AFFORD to Break Up: How an Empty Wallet and a ...
In this self-help book, actress Stacey Nelkin and therapist Paul Schienberg collaborate and offer ideas to help you jump-start your love life.
Stacey Nelkin, Paul Schienberg Ph D, 2009
10
Why Do Families Break Up?
Explores issues related to divorce, including discussion of causes, the experience of moving, and learning to cope with a parent's new partner.
Jane Bingham, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BREAK-UP»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term break-up is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Tech: Take a look at some dating and break-up apps
Such is the logic behind the new Binder app, which helps you to break up with your significant other. Several offbeat apps like Binder are ... «Mid-Day, Jul 15»
2
AMD break-up rumours persist as revenue estimates drop
Chip-designer Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has lowered its revenue estimates for the second quarter of 2015, re-igniting rumours that the ... «Computing, Jul 15»
3
New Rolls-Royce boss: No reason for break-up despite latest profit …
Break up Rolls-Royce break to boost shareholder value, says broker in explosive note. The company's civil aircraft engine business was a ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
4
James Argent and Lydia Bright spotted looking loved-up despite …
The pair found themselves on the brink of a break-up in the latest episode of TOWIE. Lydia and Arg were all smiles [Lydia Bright/Xposure]. «OK! Magazine, Jul 15»
5
Competition watchdog to rule out 'Big Six' power break-up
The report is also likely to rule out the break-up of these vertically integrated groups and roll back energy reforms introduced by the Office of Gas and Electricity ... «Proactive Investors UK, Jul 15»
6
Ben Affleck: Did Feelings For Margot Robbie Cause Jennifer Garner …
... problems that had their marriage on the rocks, was Ben's alleged feelings for Margot Robbie, 25, the reason behind Ben and Jen's break-up? «Hollywood Life, Jul 15»
7
Holly Carpenter SLAMS new break-up trend ghosting: 'I think it's …
“I think it's fair enough to cut all ties after you break up and unfollow your ex on all social media platforms if you want.” “But just blocking ... «Goss.ie, Jul 15»
8
No third party in break-up of Kiefer, Mika
MANILA, Philippines – Ateneo de Manila University star Kiefer Ravena made it clear that no third party was involved in his break-up with De La ... «ABS CBN News, Jul 15»
9
What Break-up? Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Martin Spend Fourth …
Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Martin put reports that they had broken up to rest as they spending the Fourth of July weekend together in New ... «People Magazine, Jul 15»
10
11-Year-Old Sends Ultimate Break-Up iMessage, and We Can't Stop …
Naturally, you use your iPhone and send the best break-up iMessage ever. And you get bonus points when the message goes viral on the ... «BGR, Jul 15»

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