The coffee maker broke down yesterday.

Meaning: This sentence describes a situation where a coffee maker malfunctioned or became unusable.

Choice of Words: Coffee is a drink that is made from the seeds of the coffee plant. Maker is a person or thing that makes something. Broke means to become separated or damaged. Down means to a lower position or level. Yesterday means the day before today.

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