Braked or Breaked - Common Grammar Mistake

'Braked' and 'breaked' are commonly confused words in English grammar. Understanding the difference between 'braked' and 'breaked' is important to use them correctly in written and spoken English.

'Braked' is the past tense and past participle form of the verb 'brake'. It is used to indicate that someone or something has applied the brakes to slow down or stop.

'Breaked' is not a correct word in English. The correct past tense and past participle form of the verb 'break' is 'broke'.

Let's take a closer look at the meanings and usage of 'braked' and 'broke'.

'Braked''Broke'
The word 'braked' is the past tense and past participle form of the verb 'brake'.The word 'broke' is the correct past tense and past participle form of the verb 'break'.
  • The driver braked suddenly to avoid hitting the pedestrian.
  • I have braked hard to stop the car from crashing into the wall.
  • He broke his arm while playing football.
  • We have broken the vase by accident.

To remember the correct form, it can be helpful to remember that 'braked' is the correct past tense and past participle form of 'brake', while 'broke' is the correct past tense and past participle form of 'break'.

Here are some examples of correct usage:

  • The cyclist braked to avoid colliding with the car.
  • She broke her pencil while trying to sharpen it.

Remembering the correct usage of 'braked' and 'broke' will improve your grammar and communication skills.