break through
The phrase “break through” has 2 syllables: break through
It's pronounced as /ˈbreɪk ˌθru/
What is synonym and antonym for break through?
In the thesaurus, “break through” has 39 synonyms and 34 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for break through along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for break through
- advance
- advancement
- amelioration
- betterment
- boost
- civilization
- development
- discovery
- edification
- education
- elaboration
- enhancement
- enlightenment
- evolution
- expansion
- find
- gestation
- growth
- heightening
- improvement
- increase
- innovation
- invention
- maturation
- melioration
- perfection
- quantum leap
- refinement
- renaissance
- renascence
- revival
- ripening
- strengthening
- upgrade
- uplift
- upswing
- uptrend
- upturn
- windfall
Antonyms for break through
- breakdown
- collapse
- crash
- decadence
- decay
- declension
- decline
- decrease
- degeneration
- descent
- deterioration
- detriment
- diminishment
- disablement
- downgrade
- drawback
- ebbing
- failing
- flagging
- glitch
- hindrance
- impairment
- impediment
- languishment
- lapse
- lessening
- reduction
- setback
- shortcoming
- sinking
- slowing
- stumbling block
- weakening
- worsening
Meanings of break through
- verb
- To gain popularity.
- To penetrate the defence of the opposition.
- To make or force a way through (a barrier).
Example Sentences
- Scientists hope to break through the barriers in cancer research.
- The protesters tried to break through the police barricade.
- New technology allows companies to break through traditional limitations.
- She managed to break through her fear and speak in public.
- The sun finally break through the clouds after a long rain.
On this page you'll find 73 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to break through, such as: advance, advancement, amelioration, betterment, boost, breakdown, civilization.
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