Python break Keyword

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Example

End the loop if i is larger than 3:

for i in range(9):
  if i > 3:
    break
  print(i)
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Definition and Usage

The break keyword is used to break out a for loop, or a while loop.


More Examples

Example

Break out of a while loop:

i = 1
while i < 9:
  print(i)
  if i == 3:
    break
  i += 1
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Related Pages

Use the continue keyword to end the current iteration in a loop, but continue with the next.

Read more about for loops in our Python For Loops Tutorial.

Read more about while loops in our Python While Loops Tutorial.


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