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The present tense form of 'clash' is clash or clashes. Example: Their opinions clash on this matter. (Their opinions clash on this matter.)
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
| Present Simple | clash |
| Present Continuous | clashing |
| Present Perfect | clashed |
Example
Their opinions clash on this matter.
Example
The colors clash in this painting.
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The two candidates are clashing in the election campaign.
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The conflicting interests are clashing in the negotiation process.
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They have clashed multiple times in the past.
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The two teams have clashed in previous matches.
clash Subject-Verb Agreement
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Subject-verb agreement means that a subject and its verb match. They’re either both plural or both singular. A singular subject takes a singular verb. - Example: The cat is sleeping. A plural subject takes a plural verb. - Example: The cats are sleeping.
| Singular First Person (I) | clash |
| Singular Second Person (You) | clash |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | clashes |
| Plural (We/You/They) | clash |
Example
I clash with my brother sometimes.
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You clash with your neighbor often.
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He clashes with his boss frequently.
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She clashes with her classmates on certain topics.
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It clashes with the overall design.
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We clash with our competitors in the market.
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You clash with your teammates sometimes.
Example
They clash with each other over trivial matters.
