How do you pronounce breakthrough?

breakthrough is pronounced as /ˈbrɛkθruː/.

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breakthrough

💡breakthrough

noun

/ˈbrɛkθruː/

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Meaning

a significant or sudden advance or discovery

A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.

A sudden, important development or discovery in research, problem solving, or any project.

Example Sentences

The scientist made a breakthrough in cancer research.

The breakthrough opens doors for new technology.

Scientists made a major breakthrough in cancer research.

Synonyms

advancement, progress, discovery, innovation

Entry 1

advancement, progress, discovery, innovation

Entry 2

discovery, innovation

Entry 3

discovery, advancement, innovation

Antonyms

setback, failure, regression, stagnation

Entry 1

setback, failure

Entry 2

setback, regression

Entry 3

setback, stagnation, regression

Collocations

scientific breakthrough, medical breakthrough, technological breakthrough

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