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breakup

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈbreɪkˌʌp/ · UK /ˈbreɪkʌp/

breakup means: The ending of a romantic relationship or friendship.

noun

RELATIONSHIP ENDB1

The ending of a romantic relationship or friendship.

  • Their breakup was painful.
  • She moved away after the breakup.
  • How are you feeling about your breakup with Alex?

How to use it: breakup with someone (Her breakup with Ben came as a surprise.)

Similar words: split, separation

Common phrases: painful breakup, after the breakup, breakup with someone

Questions about breakup

What does breakup mean?

The ending of a romantic relationship or friendship.

What is breakup in other languages?

Türkçe: ayrılık · Español: ruptura · Français: rupture · Deutsch: Trennung · Italiano: rottura · 日本語: 別れ

How do you pronounce breakup?

In American English /ˈbreɪkˌʌp/; in British English /ˈbreɪkʌp/.

How do you use breakup in a sentence?

Their breakup was painful. She moved away after the breakup.

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