“Braking” or “Breaking”—Which to use?

“Braking” or “Breaking”

Overview

braking / breaking are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

braking: (verb) stop travelling by applying a brake. (verb) cause to stop by applying the brakes.

breaking: NA

Pronunciation

braking: b·r·EY·k·ih·ng

breaking: b·r·EY·k·ih·ng

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Examples in Context

Examples of “braking”

Braking system:
Sufficient braking capacity allowed for thrust reversers…
…line and overtook Rosenqvist under braking at Lisboa corner for the
Normal braking application also was ineffective and…
…new vehicles also featured regenerative braking.
…third by passing Leclerc under braking for Lisboa turn.
Anti-lock braking systems
…brake is an arrangement of braking mechanism which uses brake fluid,…
…power, and also maximising engine braking.
…active suspension, chassis control, anti-lock braking systems, and radar for adaptive…

Examples of “breaking”

…singing "Livin' After Midnight" and "Breaking the Law" with Judas Priest.
…abandon the party since the breaking of the scandal.
…on a story (usually during breaking news situations), the reporter is…
There may also be breaking news stories which will present…
Breaking Point (2009 film)
Breaking the Law did not feature…
…were on the verge of breaking away from England.
…relation to the mold, thus breaking the slug away from the
…herself into their lives and breaking them to her will.
…hard for the next days breaking rocks.

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