The door handle was broken.

Meaning: This means that the part of the door that is used to open or close it was damaged or not in working order.

Choice of Words: The is a definite article used to specify a particular thing. Door is a noun that refers to a hinged, sliding, or revolving barrier at the entrance to a building, room, or vehicle, or in the framework of a cupboard. Handle is a noun that refers to the part of a door, window, or other object that is used to open or close it. Was is a verb used to indicate a state of being. Broken means damaged or not in working order.

Alternative Expressions

The door handle was busted.

Meaning: This means that the handle on the door was not working, so you couldn't open the door.

Choice of Words: Busted is a slang word that means broken or damaged. It's a more informal way of saying "broken." So when we say "The door handle was busted," it means the same thing as "The door handle was broken."

The door handle was kaput.

Meaning: This means that the handle on the door was not working, so you couldn't open the door.

Choice of Words: Kaput is a word that means broken or ruined. It's a more humorous way of saying "broken." So when we say "The door handle was kaput," it means the same thing as "The door handle was broken."

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