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- [breyk-throo]
- /ˈbreɪkˌθru/
- /ˈbreɪk.θruː/
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- [breyk-throo]
- /ˈbreɪkˌθru/
Definitions of breakthrough word
- countable noun breakthrough A breakthrough is an important development or achievement. 3
- noun breakthrough a significant development or discovery, esp in science 3
- noun breakthrough an action or event that represents the removal of a previously existing obstacle or barrier to progress 3
- noun breakthrough a great success that takes you to a different level in a particular profession, e.g. show business 3
- noun breakthrough the penetration of an enemy's defensive position or line in depth and strength 3
- modifier breakthrough that brings you success and recognition and take you to a higher level in your profession 3
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Origin of breakthrough
First appearance:
before 1915 One of the 14% newest English words
First recorded in 1915-20; noun use of verb phrase break through
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Parts of speech for Breakthrough
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adjective
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pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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breakthrough popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
breakthrough usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for breakthrough
noun breakthrough
- development — Development is the gradual growth or formation of something.
- hike — to walk or march a great distance, especially through rural areas, for pleasure, exercise, military training, or the like.
- improvement — an act of improving or the state of being improved.
- leap — to spring through the air from one point or position to another; jump: to leap over a ditch.
- gain — to make a gain or gains in.
Antonyms for breakthrough
noun breakthrough
- decrease — When something decreases or when you decrease it, it becomes less in quantity, size, or intensity.
- loss — detriment, disadvantage, or deprivation from failure to keep, have, or get: to bear the loss of a robbery.
- decline — If something declines, it becomes less in quantity, importance, or strength.
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