Break
Break verb - To fail to keep.
Usage example: had broken his promise not to share their conversation with anyone
Regard
Regard verb - To make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes.
How words are described
| good | good break | good regard |
| high | high break | high regard |
| certain | certain break | certain regard |
| single | single break | single regard |
| Other adjectives: small, actual, real, little, main, needed, ultimate, apparent, slightest, last, several. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- Otherwise, the surprising abundance of supernatural beings with no regard for the niceties of the Masquerade still fails to break through the denial.
Source: Extra-Strength Masquerade -
Everyone Has A Special Move: Though Laarg is limited in this regard, he is the only one who is heavy enough to break through some walls or floors.
Source: Video Game / Escape Plan - Given that fans generally regard the arc as a low point in the season, it was a fortunate break.
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