The difference between Broken-down and Working

When used as adjectives, broken-down means which has broken down and, as a result, is no longer in working order, whereas working means that is or are functioning.


Working is also noun with the meaning: operation.

check bellow for the other definitions of Broken-down and Working

  1. Broken-down as an adjective:

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

  2. Broken-down as an adjective:

    Not properly maintained; neglected.

  3. Broken-down as an adjective:

    Ruined in character or strength.

  1. Working as a noun (usually plural):

    Operation; action.

  2. Working as a noun:

    Method of operation.

  3. Working as a noun (arithmetic):

    The incidental or subsidiary calculations performed in solving an overall problem.

    Examples:

    "Be sure to check your working."

  4. Working as a noun:

    Fermentation.

  5. Working as a noun:

    (of bodies of water) Becoming full of a vegetable substance.

  1. Working as a verb:

    Examples:

    "Leave him alone; he's working."

  1. Working as an adjective:

    That is or are functioning.

    Examples:

    "a working ventilator"

  2. Working as an adjective:

    That suffices but requires additional work.

    Examples:

    "a working copy of the script"

  3. Working as an adjective:

    In paid employment.

    Examples:

    "working mothers"

  4. Working as an adjective:

    Of or relating to employment.

    Examples:

    "the working week"

  5. Working as an adjective:

    Enough to allow one to use something.

    Examples:

    "a working knowledge of computers"