Lesson 70--To break a record

Used when an amazing feat or accomplishment is done better or faster by someone.

For example.

The record for this race is 29 minutes and 10 seconds.  Today, the runner broke the record by 16 seconds.

Very similar to set a new record.  The only difference is that breaking the record seems more exciting.  If the difference is huge, we might say smash the record.

nouns...record breaker

i.e.  He's a record breaker in this event.

 

adjective...record breaking

i.e.  It was a record breaking match.