Meaning of the word cracked in English

What does cracked mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

cracked

US /krækt/

UK /krækt/

broken without separating into parts; damaged with lines in its surface but not completely broken

Example:

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The old vase was badly cracked.

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She noticed a cracked window pane.

Synonym:

fractured split chipped damaged broken

(of a voice) hoarse or harsh, especially from emotion or physical strain

Example:

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His voice was cracked with emotion as he spoke.

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She sang with a beautiful but slightly cracked voice.

Synonym:

hoarse raspy strained gruff husky

(slang) mentally ill or insane

Example:

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He's a bit cracked if you ask me.

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Some people think he's completely cracked for doing that.

Synonym:

insane mad crazy deranged unhinged

to break or cause to break without complete separation of the parts

Example:

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The ice cracked under his weight.

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He cracked the egg on the side of the bowl.

Synonym:

break fracture split cleave rupture

to solve or decipher (a code, problem, or mystery)

Example:

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They finally cracked the secret code.

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The detective was determined to crack the case.

Synonym:

solve decipher unravel figure out break