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Broken-down vs Passe - What's the difference?

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Broken-down is a related term of passe.


As an adjective broken-down

is which has broken down and, as a result, is no longer in working order.

As a noun passe is

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broken-down

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • which has broken down and, as a result, is no longer in working order.
  • not properly maintained; neglected.

    • Synonyms

    *(no longer in working order) out of order, busted * bedraggled, dilapidated, ramshackle, ruinous, rundown, tatterdemalion, tumbledown

    passe

    English

    Alternative forms

    * passe

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (colloquial) dated; out of style; old-fashioned
  • * We'll paint the town blue 'cause, baby, red is so passé. - The Pierces
  • * I never thought you'd be a junkie, because heroin is so passé. - The Dandy Warhols
  • Past one's prime; worn; faded.

    • Usage notes

    As in French, is sometimes used for the feminine: "a passée belle".

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (fencing) An attack that passes the target without hitting.

    • Anagrams

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