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smash

[smæʃ]

smash Definition

  • 1break or cause to break violently into pieces
  • 2hit or strike (a ball) with great force
  • 3move so as to hit or collide with something with great force and impact

Using smash: Examples

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

  • Example

    The vase fell and smashed into a thousand pieces.

  • Example

    He smashed the ball over the fence for a home run.

  • Example

    The car smashed into the wall at high speed.

smash Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for smash

Phrases with smash

  • a very successful and popular song, movie, or play

    Example

    Their latest album is a smash hit.

  • smash and grab

    a robbery in which a store window is broken and goods are quickly stolen

    Example

    The thieves carried out a smash and grab raid on the jewelry store.

  • smash-mouth

    a style of football characterized by rough and aggressive play

    Example

    The team's smash-mouth style of play helped them win the championship.

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Summary: smash in Brief

The verb 'smash' [smæʃ] means to break or cause something to break into pieces, to hit or strike something with great force, or to move so as to hit or collide with something with great force and impact. It can be used in phrases like 'smash hit,' referring to a successful song, movie, or play, and 'smash and grab,' describing a type of robbery. 'Smash-mouth' refers to a style of football characterized by rough and aggressive play.

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