broke (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: brəʊk

Definition

Having no money.

Examples

• I can't go to the party; I'm broke until payday.

• She was so broke she had to borrow money for bus fare.

• After the expensive vacation, we were completely broke for a month.

How to Use broke

broke until payday (collocation)

Having no money until the next time you receive payment. — "I'm broke until payday, so I can't afford to go out."

Synonyms of broke

Words with a similar meaning to broke:

• poor
• skint
• penniless
• destitute

Antonyms of broke

Words with the opposite meaning to broke:

• wealthy
• affluent

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