What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
steamroller
Example
The construction workers used a steamroller to flatten the road. [steamroller: noun]
Example
The company steamrolled over the opposition and implemented their plan. [steamrolled: past tense verb]
crush
Example
She had a crush on her coworker and couldn't stop thinking about him. [crush: noun]
Example
The bulldozer crushed the old building to make way for a new one. [crushed: past tense verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Crush is more commonly used than steamroller in everyday language, especially in the context of romantic attraction or infatuation.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between steamroller and crush?
Both steamroller and crush are informal words, but steamroller may be perceived as more negative and aggressive than crush, which can have both positive and negative connotations depending on the context.
