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PRONUNCIATION OF HOUSEBREAK

housebreak  [ˈhaʊsˌbreɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HOUSEBREAK

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Housebreak is a verb.
The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb housebreak in English.

WHAT DOES HOUSEBREAK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Housebreaking

Housebreaking or House-training is the process of training a domesticated animal that lives with its human owners in a house or other residence to excrete outdoors, or in a designated indoor area, rather than inside the house. The pet owner's desire is to break the habit of eliminating in the house, hence the term. House-training or sometimes even potty training are common synonyms for housebreaking. Housebreaking also refers to taking wild animals and domesticating them. In this case it is advisable to start at an early age.

Definition of housebreak in the English dictionary

The definition of housebreak in the dictionary is to train to live cleanly in a house by excreting outdoors or in a designated place only indoors eg a litter tray, especially. Other definition of housebreak is to break into a house with criminal intent.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO HOUSEBREAK

PRESENT

Present
I housebreak
you housebreak
he/she/it housebreaks
we housebreak
you housebreak
they housebreak
Present continuous
I am housebreaking
you are housebreaking
he/she/it is housebreaking
we are housebreaking
you are housebreaking
they are housebreaking
Present perfect
I have housebroken
you have housebroken
he/she/it has housebroken
we have housebroken
you have housebroken
they have housebroken
Present perfect continuous
I have been housebreaking
you have been housebreaking
he/she/it has been housebreaking
we have been housebreaking
you have been housebreaking
they have been housebreaking
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past
I housebroke
you housebroke
he/she/it housebroke
we housebroke
you housebroke
they housebroke
Past continuous
I was housebreaking
you were housebreaking
he/she/it was housebreaking
we were housebreaking
you were housebreaking
they were housebreaking
Past perfect
I had housebroken
you had housebroken
he/she/it had housebroken
we had housebroken
you had housebroken
they had housebroken
Past perfect continuous
I had been housebreaking
you had been housebreaking
he/she/it had been housebreaking
we had been housebreaking
you had been housebreaking
they had been housebreaking
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future
I will housebreak
you will housebreak
he/she/it will housebreak
we will housebreak
you will housebreak
they will housebreak
Future continuous
I will be housebreaking
you will be housebreaking
he/she/it will be housebreaking
we will be housebreaking
you will be housebreaking
they will be housebreaking
Future perfect
I will have housebroken
you will have housebroken
he/she/it will have housebroken
we will have housebroken
you will have housebroken
they will have housebroken
Future perfect continuous
I will have been housebreaking
you will have been housebreaking
he/she/it will have been housebreaking
we will have been housebreaking
you will have been housebreaking
they will have been housebreaking
The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional
I would housebreak
you would housebreak
he/she/it would housebreak
we would housebreak
you would housebreak
they would housebreak
Conditional continuous
I would be housebreaking
you would be housebreaking
he/she/it would be housebreaking
we would be housebreaking
you would be housebreaking
they would be housebreaking
Conditional perfect
I would have housebreak
you would have housebreak
he/she/it would have housebreak
we would have housebreak
you would have housebreak
they would have housebreak
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been housebreaking
you would have been housebreaking
he/she/it would have been housebreaking
we would have been housebreaking
you would have been housebreaking
they would have been housebreaking
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative
you housebreak
we let´s housebreak
you housebreak
The imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Infinitive
to housebreak
Past participle
housebroken
Present Participle
housebreaking
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HOUSEBREAK


aerobrake
ˈɛərəʊˌbreɪk
bandbrake
ˈbændˌbreɪk
brake
breɪk
break
breɪk
canebrake
ˈkeɪnˌbreɪk
daybreak
ˈdeɪˌbreɪk
firebreak
ˈfaɪəˌbreɪk
gaolbreak
ˈdʒeɪlˌbreɪk
halterbreak
ˈhɔːltərˌbreɪk
handbrake
ˈhændˌbreɪk
heartbreak
ˈhɑːtˌbreɪk
inbreak
ˈɪnˌbreɪk
jailbreak
ˈdʒeɪlˌbreɪk
make-or-break
ˌmeɪkəˈbreɪk
outbreak
ˈaʊtˌbreɪk
parabrake
ˈpærəˌbreɪk
parbreak
ˈpɑːˌbreɪk
stonebreak
ˈstəʊnˌbreɪk
windbreak
ˈwɪndˌbreɪk
wordbreak
ˈwɜːdˌbreɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HOUSEBREAK

house-sitting
house-to-house
house-train
house-trained
house-warming
house-warming party
houseboat
houseboater
housebound
houseboy
housebreaker
housebreaking
housecarl
housecoat
housedress
housefather
houseflies
housefly
housefront
houseful

WORDS THAT END LIKE HOUSEBREAK

career break
city break
coffee break
commercial break
freak
leg break
lucky break
lunch break
make or break
March break
newsbreak
off break
page break
price break
service break
station break
tax break
tea break
tie-break
upbreak

Synonyms and antonyms of housebreak in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «housebreak» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HOUSEBREAK

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

Translator English - Chinese

拆屋
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

housebreak
570 millions of speakers

English

housebreak
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

housebreak
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

روض
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

грабить квартиры
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

housebreak
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

housebreak
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

faire traîner
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Housebreak
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

housebreak
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

housebreak
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

길들이
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Housebreak
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bẻ rào
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

housebreak
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हॉर्नब्रेक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yıkmak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

housebreak
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

housebreak
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

грабувати квартири
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

housebreak
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

housebreak
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

diefstal
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

housebreak
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

housebreak
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of housebreak

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HOUSEBREAK»

The term «housebreak» is normally little used and occupies the 114.808 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HOUSEBREAK» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «housebreak» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «housebreak» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about housebreak

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HOUSEBREAK»

Discover the use of housebreak in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to housebreak and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
How to Housebreak Your Dog in 7 Days (Revised)
For almost twenty years, dog owners have turned to this compact guide for sensible, step-by-step advice how to housebreak their beloved pets--in just one week!
Shirlee Kalstone, 2009
2
Housebreak Any Dog: The Permanent Three-step Method
Housebreaking is the most common training problem faced by dog owners, yet it can be mastered with patience, firmness, and the invaluable techniques found in this book.
Audrey Carr, 1997
3
How to Train Housebreak and Bond with Your Dog
Clifton Pugh. HOW TO TRAIN HOUSEBREAK AND BOND WITH YOUR DOG ~~ QR. CLIFTON PUGH How To Train Housebreak And Bond With Your Dog Clifton. Front Cover.
Clifton Pugh, 2011
4
At Last a Proven Way to Housebreak Your Dog: How to ...
Stop Believing the Lies-Learn the *Right* Way to Housetrain Your Dog TodayInside this guide you will discover: THE STEP TO SUCCESSFUL HOUSEBREAKING MAN'S BEST FRIEND HOW TO HOUSEBREAK A PUPPY PUPPY HOUSEBREAKING THE SIMPLE WAY MY PROVEN ...
Bernard A. Savage, 2013
5
The Easy Way to Housebreak Your Dog in 10 Days
Housetraining doesn't have to be hard. The secret is to find what works and continue using it. In the guide "The Easy Way to Housebreak Your Dog in 10 Days!" you'll learn how to stop your pet going in your house in under an hour.
Bernard A. Savage, 2013
6
Howl: A Collection of the Best Contemporary Dog Wit
How. to. Housebreak. Your. Dog. [Mark. Newgarden]. A DOG LIFTS his hind leg and urinates on a man's couch. The annoyed man takes the dog outside, locates a tree and, demonstrating his preference in the matter, leans forward and ...
Bark Editors, 2007
7
Warm Hearts and Cold Noses: A Common Sense Guide to ...
CHAPTER. FOURTEEN. He's. a. Lovely. Puppy,. But. How. On. Earth. Do. I. Housebreak. Him? He's a charming, cuddlesome, brand new addition to our household. While still reveling in the thrill of his acquisition, we find ourselves with our first ...
Ernie Smith, 1987
8
American Pit Bull Terriers/American Staffordshire Terriers: ...
A special issue for APBTs or Amstaffs centers on the fact that some female puppies seem to be a little easier to housebreak than their little brothers. Perhaps this is because of the relatively high pain threshold of the Amstaff or APBT, along with ...
Joe Stahlkuppe, 2000
9
The Bichon Frise Handbook
Do Bichons Housebreak Easily? ln a word— no. Some Bichons, but fortunately not all of them, call upon all your patience reserves. Males have proven easier to housebreak than their sisters. You just never know how quickly your puppy will ...
Richard G. Beauchamp, 2004
10
Dog Owners Guide Owning and Training Your Dog
Housebreak. your. dog. The absolute first thing your puppy must learn is housebreaking: No, no, you don't teach your dog how to break into your house when you forget your keys. Housebreaking means he must learn where and when he may ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HOUSEBREAK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term housebreak is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Cambridge police seek suspect in Pleasant Street housebreak
Cambridge police are seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect who is believed to be involved in a July 12 Pleasant Street housebreak. «Wicked Local Cambridge, Jul 15»
2
Local events and announcements
A. Housebreak your new pet and restrict access to a limited area of the house until training is done. Encourage good behavior with praise and ... «The Morning Sun, Jul 15»
3
Springfield man accused of killing elderly couple's poodle in …
Villanueva is also accused in a second Loudville Road housebreak that took place in the Florence neighborhood of Northampton on Sept. «MassLive.com, Jul 15»
4
Auguste Rodin Sculpture Recovered After 24 Years
Other Auguste Rodin artworks that are still floating around the world since the 1991 housebreak include the marble sculpture, “The Eternal ... «LA Canyon News, Jul 15»
5
Taunton police seeking public's help to find housebreak suspect
TAUNTON — Police are asking the public for information leading to the apprehension of a suspect in connection to a recent housebreak. «Taunton Daily Gazette, Jul 15»
6
Beverly man arrested in alleged Wenham housebreak
A Beverly man has been arrested for breaking and entering into a Wenham home early Wednesday morning, according to Wenham Police ... «Wicked Local Beverly, Jun 15»
7
It's Adopt-a-Cat Month! Reasons to Have a Feline Friend in Your Home
It can take months to housebreak a puppy. And those cool tricks we teach our dogs? Get a clicker and a bag of cat treats and get ready to have ... «NBC 6 South Florida, Jun 15»
8
Pet Tales: Lucky dogs get taken to work every day
“He was very easy to housebreak because everyone on the staff wanted to take him out, so he was leash walked every hour,” Ms. Burkardt said ... «Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jun 15»
9
Police: Falling false teeth trigger false Lifeline alert in Salem
She mentioned a recent housebreak on Lafayette Street as part of the reason for her concern about the strange man. Police advised the man to ... «The Salem News, Jun 15»
10
New Bedford police use Taser on Fall River man after housebreak
NEW BEDFORD — Police used a Taser on a 51-year-old Fall River man who struggled with officers Saturday after being caught in the ... «SouthCoastToday.com, May 15»

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