What does crack mean?
Crack means (intransitive) To form cracks..
Crack
/kɹæk/ · verb
Meaning
(intransitive) To form cracks..
Definitions by Sense
- (intransitive) To form cracks.
- (intransitive) To break apart under force, stress, or pressure.
- (intransitive) To become debilitated by psychological pressure.
- (intransitive) To break down or yield, especially under interrogation or torture.
- (intransitive) To make a cracking sound.
- (intransitive, of a voice) To change rapidly in register.
- (intransitive, of a person's voice during puberty) To alternate between high and low register in the process of eventually lowering.
- (intransitive) To make a sharply humorous comment.
Example Sentences
It's been so dry, the ground is starting to crack.
When I tried to stand on the chair, it cracked.
Anyone would crack after being hounded like that.
When we showed him the pictures of the murder scene, he cracked.
The bat cracked with authority and the ball went for six.
His voice cracked with emotion.
His voice finally cracked when he was fourteen.
"I would too, with a face like that," she cracked.
Synonyms for crack
Antonyms for crack
Related Words
Word Forms
- cracks
- cracking
- cracked
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for crack?
Common synonyms include one's egg cracks, approach, cohabit, common.
What is the opposite of crack?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use crack in a sentence?
It's been so dry, the ground is starting to crack.
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