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it has broken. vs it got broken.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'It has broken' is used to indicate that something has broken recently and is still in a broken state. 'It got broken' is used to indicate that something was broken in the past, without specifying when or by whom.

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it has broken.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that something has broken recently and is still in a broken state.

This phrase is used to describe the current state of something that has recently broken.

Examples:

  • The vase has broken and needs to be glued back together.
  • The window has broken, and we need to replace it.
  • I've had to leave the house to prove that it has broken the marriage.
  • So imagine you have, say, a Hoover in your home and it has broken down. You need a spare part, but you realize that Hoover's been discontinued.
  • I am in favour of preventive measures, starting with feeding which is suitable for the species, rather than measures to combat an epidemic once it has broken out.
  • I've had to leave the house to prove that it has broken the marriage.
  • A link of confidence between the political class and its people has been broken.
  • It just has to be broken.
  • Batista's army has its spine broken.
  • I seen you has broken it.
  • The foremast has broken its shoe.
  • Yes, the Israeli government has broken its word.
  • It would appear he has broken it.
  • Every society has its broken people.
  • But if you look more closely, it hasn't broken off.
  • But if you look more closely, it hasn't broken off.
  • That's why it hasn't broken out ofJamestown.
  • There is a powerful heating unit over the door to warm the entrance for visitors and staff, but it has been broken all winter.
  • It hasn't broken down. It's the kill switch.
  • Don't expect it to tango - it has a broken back.
  • It may also be that this is not possible and it has to be broken up.
  • Look, I am incredibly disappointed in you, but the girl code is a sacred bond between best friends, and it has been broken by Stacy.

Alternatives:

  • It is broken.
  • It broke.

it got broken.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that something was broken in the past, without specifying when or by whom.

This phrase is used to describe the past state of something that was broken.

Examples:

  • The toy got broken when it fell off the table.
  • The vase got broken during the move.
  • - I was just wondering how it got broken.
  • They let me take the answer phone into the Archive, but it got broken in 1997.
  • Well, I... just about got it broken in.
  • It certainly explains why his fingers got broken.
  • It was your old neck that got broken.
  • We had a small fire and some things got broken.
  • I defended myself and her arm got broken.
  • I was the one who had to pick up the pieces when his heart got broken.
  • Not a lot of boyfriends have a cellphone video of the exact moment their heart got broken.
  • There was so much death, it's no wonder the ladder got broken.
  • We had to take her to the hospital because her arm got broken.
  • Maybe I don't think your leg is the only thing that got broken.
  • There was so much death, it's no wonder the ladder got broken.
  • So, if you're watching, Carla Bruni, OK, wife of the President of France, it wasn't our fault your Marina got broken. No.
  • But also because my AC is broken.
  • No grinding means nothing's broken.
  • Because all taboos feel dangerous until they're broken.
  • Stella Crangle's waters have broken.
  • Our judicial system is so broken.
  • His knuckles are blue and broken.

Alternatives:

  • It was broken.
  • It became broken.

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