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Definition breakthrough in American English
breakthrough
noun
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈbreɪkˌθru/
1
a discovery or achievement that comes after a lot of hard work
Example
Detectives are still waiting for a breakthrough in their investigations.
Example
Scientists predict a major breakthrough within six months.
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2
a time when you begin to be successful at something
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