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BREAKAWAY

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There are 6 meanings of the word Breakaway.

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Breakaway - as a noun

The act of breaking away or withdrawing from

Example: "There was a breakaway by the discontented members"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breaking away

Breakaway - as an adjective satellite

Having separated or advocating separation from another entity or policy or attitude

Example: "A breakaway faction"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fissiparous16separatist12

Breakaway - as an adjective

Having broken away from a larger unit.

Example: "The breakaway republic is slowly establishing order and civil society."

Capable of breaking off without damaging the larger structure.

Example: "A breakaway wall"

Occurring during or as a result of a breakaway (see noun)

(entertainment industry) enjoying rapid popular success.

Example Sentences

"The team scored a breakaway goal in the last minute of the game."
"The cyclist made a breakaway and left the rest of the peloton behind."
"The company announced a breakaway from its traditional business strategy."
"The political party experienced a breakaway faction that formed its own organization."
"The prisoner made a daring breakaway from the guards during the transport."
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Word Game Points

Is BREAKAWAY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, breakaway is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BREAKAWAY has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is BREAKAWAY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, breakaway is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BREAKAWAY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is BREAKAWAY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, breakaway is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BREAKAWAY has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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