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Meaning of the word cracked in English

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cracked

US /krækt/
UK /krækt/
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Adjective

1.

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:
fracturedsplitchippeddamagedbroken
2.

(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:
hoarseraspystrainedgruffhusky
3.

(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:
insanemadcrazyderangedunhinged

Verb

1.

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:
breakfracturesplitcleaverupture
2.

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:
solvedecipherunravelfigure outbreak
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