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was broken vs has broken

The phrases 'was broken' and 'has broken' are both correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Was broken' is used to describe something that happened in the past, while 'has broken' is used to indicate a recent action with a present result.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 2281 views

was broken

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe something that was broken in the past.

Use 'was broken' when you want to talk about something that was broken in the past. It indicates a state of being broken at a specific point in time.

Examples:

  • The vase was broken when I found it on the floor.
  • The window was broken during the storm last night.
  • 3 Feb 2008 ... My computer was broken. Creo que se pone en pasiva, pero nunca me aclaro con estas expresiones. Imagino que dependerá de cada verbo, ...
  • If they said something was broken, it would sound to me like it was physically in two or more pieces. eg Your rear axle is broken. eg Your gas gauge is not ...
  • That was broken when I unwrapped it. These (referring to saucers) are broke. These are broken. Those (referring to glasses) were broke when I took them out of ...
  • I WAS BROKEN is an edgy faith-based drama about two brothers torn apart by a family tragedy. Jesse, a homeless-ex-convict with a hardened heart, walks the ...

Alternatives:

  • had been broken
  • got broken
  • was damaged

has broken

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a recent action with a present result.

Use 'has broken' when you want to talk about something that was broken recently and the result is still relevant in the present.

Examples:

  • He has broken his phone screen.
  • The car has broken down on the highway.
  • "Morning Has Broken" is a popular and well-known Christian hymn first published in 1931. It has words by English author Eleanor Farjeon and is set to a ...
  • he/she/it has broken we have broken you have broken they have broken. Future I will break you will break he/she/it will break we will break you will break
  • Morning has broken, like the first morning. Blackbird has spoken, like the first bird . Praise for the singing, praise for the morning. Praise for the springing fresh ...
  • Morning has broken like the first morning, Blackbird has spoken like the first bird. Praise for the singing, Praise for the morning, Praise for them springing fresh ...

Alternatives:

  • has been broken
  • is broken
  • broke

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