How Do You Spell BREACH?

Pronunciation: [bɹˈiːt͡ʃ] (IPA)

The word "breach" is spelled with the letters B-R-E-A-C-H. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /briːtʃ/. The first sound /b/ is pronounced with the lips pressed together, while the second sound /r/ is a voiced alveolar ridge sound. The third sound /i:/ is a long vowel sound pronounced by stretching the tongue towards the roof of the mouth. The final sound /tʃ/ is a voiceless postalveolar affricate sound produced by making a hissing sound with the tongue pressed against the ridge behind the teeth.

BREACH Meaning and Definition

1. Breach is a noun that typically refers to an act or instance of breaking or violating a law, agreement, or code of conduct. It involves the failure to fulfill an obligation, commitment, or duty. In legal terms, a breach pertains to the infringement or infringement, especially of a legal agreement or contract. It occurs when one party fails to uphold their end of the agreement, thereby causing harm or loss to the other party involved. For instance, a breach of contract may occur if an individual does not complete a project or deliver goods as promised.

   In a broader sense, breach can also describe a failure to meet a moral or ethical standard. It can encompass betraying trust, violating a person's privacy, or disregarding principles or rules set in place. For example, a breach of privacy may happen if personal information is accessed or shared without consent.

   Additionally, breach can be used as a verb, indicating the act of breaking or violating a law, agreement, or promise. It signifies the action of failing to fulfill an obligation or commitment. Furthermore, breach can also refer to a physical opening, hole, or gap in a wall, fence, or barrier. It implies a disruption of a normally secure or closed environment, potentially leading to unwanted access or passage.

2. • A gap or opening; the act of breaking, or state of being broken; the breaking of a law, or the non-fulfilment of an agreement; a neglect of duty.

   • To make an opening or gap in anything.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for BREACH

• trech
• breatch
• beache
• trach
• rearch
• brealy
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• bureacy
• brinch
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• brnach
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• btecch
• uredch
• kreznach
• Dreahh
• Areeyah
• freace
• Breacte
• Abrech
• Uretach
• breaech
• Biwaah
• Breayr
• Trearch

Etymology of BREACH

The word "breach" originated from Middle English "breche", which derived from Old English "bryce". The Old English term referred to a breaking, especially the breaking or opening of something, such as a wall or a barrier. It can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic root *bruh- or *bruk-, which meant "to break" or "to tear". This root is also related to words like "break" in English and "bruch" in German. Over time, the meaning of "breach" expanded to include concepts like a violation, infringement, or failure to comply with a rule or agreement.

Idioms with the word BREACH

• step into the breach The idiom "step into the breach" refers to taking action or assuming responsibility in a challenging or difficult situation when others are unable or unwilling to do so. It often implies volunteering or filling a void left by someone else's absence or failure.
• step in (to the breach) The idiom "step in (to the breach)" means to take on a challenging or difficult task or responsibility, often when someone else is unable or unwilling to do so. It refers to the image of a breach or gap in a line of defense, and stepping in signifies the act of filling that gap or taking over a necessary role. It implies stepping up to the occasion in times of crisis or when leadership is required.
• breach of decorum The idiom "breach of decorum" refers to an action or behavior that violates the accepted rules, customs, or etiquette in a particular social or professional setting. It signifies an improper or disrespectful conduct that disrupts the expected decorum or polite behavior within a group, organization, or formal gathering.
• breach of etiquette The idiom "breach of etiquette" refers to a violation or disregard of the customary rules and manners that govern social behavior or conduct in a particular setting or society. It suggests a failure to observe proper decorum or etiquette, often leading to offense, embarrassment, or a disruption of social harmony.
• breach of promise The idiom "breach of promise" refers to the act of failing to fulfill a commitment or breaking a pledge, often resulting in disappointment, betrayal, or legal consequences. It specifically applies to situations where a promise, especially a romantic or contractual one, is not kept, thereby violating the trust or obligation between the parties involved.

Similar spelling words for BREACH

• Brose,
• brass,
• bragg,
• BRAZ,
• broach,
• bruce,
• Breese,
• brag,
• breezy,
• breakaway,
• brake,
• braga,
• bracey,
• brooch,
• brioche,
• breeze,
• bracco,
• brosh,
• preach,
• Bryce,
• brassy,
• brace,
• Briese,
• bruch,
• break,
• reach,
• braise,
• braggs,
• breath,
• beach,
• Brice,
• bragi,
• braky,
• broke,
• broce,
• brioschi,
• braggy,
• Brase,
• braque,
• brage,
• brochu,
• brush,
• brazee,
• brugh,
• breech,
• breece,
• bracy,
• brash,
• brees,
• Brack,
• broca,
• braze,
• Brasch,
• breaux,
• brusa,
• bleach.

Plural form of BREACH is BREACHES

Conjugate verb Breach

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have breached

you would have breached

he/she/it would have breached

we would have breached

they would have breached

I would have breach

you would have breach

he/she/it would have breach

we would have breach

they would have breach

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been breaching

you would have been breaching

he/she/it would have been breaching

we would have been breaching

they would have been breaching

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would breach

you would breach

he/she/it would breach

we would breach

they would breach

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be breaching

you would be breaching

he/she/it would be breaching

we would be breaching

they would be breaching

FUTURE

I will breach

you will breach

he/she/it will breach

we will breach

they will breach

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be breaching

you will be breaching

he/she/it will be breaching

we will be breaching

they will be breaching

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have breached

you will have breached

he/she/it will have breached

we will have breached

they will have breached

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been breaching

you will have been breaching

he/she/it will have been breaching

we will have been breaching

they will have been breaching

IMPERATIVE

we Let's breach

you breach

we let´s breach

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to breach

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was breaching

you were breaching

he/she/it was breaching

we were breaching

they were breaching

PAST PARTICIPLE

breached

PAST PERFECT

I had breached

you had breached

he/she/it had breached

we had breached

they had breached

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been breaching

you had been breaching

he/she/it had been breaching

we had been breaching

they had been breaching

PRESENT

I breach

you breach

he/she/it breaches

we breach

they breach

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am breaching

you are breaching

he/she/it is breaching

we are breaching

they are breaching

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

breaching

PRESENT PERFECT

I have breached

you have breached

he/she/it has breached

we have breached

they have breached

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been breaching

you have been breaching

he/she/it has been breaching

we have been breaching

they have been breaching

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it breach

SIMPLE PAST

I breached

you breached

he/she/it breached

we breached

they breached