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The past tense form of 'clash' is clashed. Example: The two teams clashed in a fierce competition. (The two teams clashed in a fierce competition.)
Definition of “clash”
- to come into conflict or disagreement
- to collide forcefully
- to make a loud, harsh noise
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Past Simple | clashed |
| Past Continuous | clashing |
| Past Perfect | clashed |
Example
The protesters clashed with the police during the demonstration.
Example
The two countries clashed over territorial disputes.
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The two rival gangs were clashing in the streets.
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The conflicting ideologies were clashing in the political debate.
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By the time they reached a compromise, they had clashed multiple times.
Example
The two leaders had clashed on several occasions before finding common ground.
