Confusables Entry 77 / 1011 60-second read

Brake vs. Break

Stopping a vehicle versus shattering or a rest.

The comparisoni

✗ Wrong

Let's take a quick brake.

✓ Correct

Let's take a quick break.

The ruleii

BRAKE = device for slowing or stopping.

Homophones used daily.

Memory aidiii

Remember it like this

B-R-E-ak = E-at/R-est.

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