smash
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/smæʃ/
🇬🇧
/smæʃ/
verb
C1
to break something into many pieces with force and noise
He used a hammer to smash the old vase into pieces.
C1
to hit something solid with great force
The car lost control and smash into the wall.
C1
to break through something by hitting it hard
The thieves smash through the window to enter the house.
R
to hit something or someone very hard
He smash the ball with all his strength.
R
to break a record by a large margin
She smash the previous record by two seconds.
R
to destroy or defeat something completely
The police smash the criminal network in a major operation.
R
to crash a vehicle badly
He smash his car in the accident yesterday.
R
to hit a ball downward very hard in sports
The player smash the ball over the net with great power.
noun
R
the act or sound of breaking something into pieces
We heard a loud smash when the plate fell on the floor.
R
a serious car accident
There was a bad smash on the highway this morning.
R
a powerful downward hit in sports like tennis
His smash was too fast for the opponent to return.
R
a very successful song, movie, or show
Her new song became an instant smash on the radio.
translation
to break something into many pieces with force and noise; to hit something solid with great force; to break through something by hitting it hard; to hit something or someone very hard; to break a record by a large margin; to destroy or defeat something completely; to crash a vehicle badly; to hit a ball downward very hard in sports
the act or sound of breaking something into pieces; a serious car accident; a powerful downward hit in sports like tennis; a very successful song, movie, or show
Word Forms
3rd Present
smashes
Progressive
smashing
Past
smashed
Perfect
smashed
Plural
smashes