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splash

[splæʃ]

splash Definition

  • 1the sound made by something hitting or moving through water
  • 2a small amount of liquid that has fallen or been dropped
  • 3to cause a liquid to scatter in all directions

Using splash: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "splash" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The children were splashing in the pool.

  • Example

    She accidentally splashed water on her shirt.

  • Example

    He splashed some milk into his coffee.

splash Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for splash

Antonyms for splash

Phrases with splash

  • to attract attention or make an impression

    Example

    The new restaurant made a splash with its unique menu and decor.

  • to spend a lot of money on something

    Example

    They splashed out on a fancy vacation for their anniversary.

  • to play in water, especially in a pool or at the beach

    Example

    The kids were splashing around in the ocean all day.

Origins of splash

from Middle Low German 'splāsen', meaning 'to splash'

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Summary: splash in Brief

The term 'splash' [splæʃ] refers to the sound made by something hitting or moving through water, as well as a small amount of liquid that has fallen or been dropped. It can also mean to cause a liquid to scatter in all directions, as in 'He splashed some milk into his coffee.' Phrases like 'make a splash' and 'splash out' are used to describe attracting attention or spending a lot of money, while 'splash around' means to play in water.

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