B2
bankrupt vs broke vs broken vs penniless
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| bankruptadjective/ˈbæŋk.rʌpt/ | Meaning unable to pay your debts, so that a court takes control of your money and property | Goes with bankrupt company | Example The company went bankrupt after losing its biggest customer. |
| brokeadjective/broʊk/ | Meaning having no money, or very little money | Goes with totally broke | Example I can't come out tonight, I'm totally broke until payday. |
| brokenadjective/ˈbroʊ.kən/ | Meaning Not working, because a part is damaged. | Goes with — | Example The washing machine is broken, so we need to call a repairman. |
| pennilessadjective/ˈpen.i.ləs/ | Meaning having no money at all | Goes with almost penniless | Example After the business failed, he was left penniless and had to sleep at a friend's house. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The washing machine is , so we need to call a repairman.