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smash

/smæʃ/
Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of breaking or crushing something, often with great force.

    - "He smashed the plate against the wall."
    - "The hammer smashed the nail into the wall."
  • Verb

    To defeat an opponent forcefully in a competition or game.

    - "My team smashed the competition in the final match."
    - "He smashed his opponent in the chess tournament."
  • Verb

    To mix or blend foods together, often by crushing or mashing them.

    - "Mash the potatoes with a fork."
    - "Smash the avocado and add lime juice."
Pronunciation
  1. /smæʃ/



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Synonyms

smash hit , crash , crash , shatter , dash , shatter , slaughter , trounce , coitize , go to bed with , sleep with , pound , thump , wallop , dash
Rhymes
Words rhyming with smash
mash , clash , crash , flash , lash , rash , splash , wash
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Smash (en) : The act of breaking or crushing something.

  2. Smash (en) : A large container for storing or transporting liquid or dry bulk materials.

  3. Smash (en) : To play a musical instrument with great energy and intensity.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Smash (en) : The act of breaking or crushing something.

  2. Smash (en) : A large container for storing or transporting liquid or dry bulk materials.

Variants
List of all variants of smash that leads to same result
smash , smashes , smashed , smasher , smashers , smashing , smash-and-grab , smash down , smashed down , smashes down , smashing down , smash in , smashed in , smashes in , smashing in , smashburger , smash burger , smash burgers , blew to smithereens , blow to smithereens , blowing to smithereens , blows to smithereens , smash to smithereens , smashed to smithereens , smashes to smithereens , smashing to smithereens , smithereens
Forms
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smashes, smashing, smashed

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English smæscan, smīsan 'to smear, rub, anoint, smear, spread, mingle, mix, crush, grind, beat, trample, tread, trample underfoot, defeat, subdue, overcome'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'smash' has been used in various fields, including physics, where it refers to the collision of two particles.

  2. In the video game 'Super Smash Bros.', players battle against each other using characters from various Nintendo franchises.

Related Concepts
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  1. Break: Related concept that shares the same semantic field as 'smash'. It refers to the act of shattering or destroying something.

  2. Crush: Related concept that shares the same semantic field as 'smash'. It refers to the act of pressing or forcing something until it breaks or collapses.

Culture
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In literature, 'smash' is often used metaphorically to describe a decisive victory or defeat. In music, the term is used in the title of various songs and albums, often referring to a powerful and energetic sound. In art, 'smash' has been used as a theme in various forms, such as smashed glass installations and abstract paintings.

How to Memorize "smash"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the act of breaking or crushing something, such as a plate or a ball with a hammer.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'smash' with the feeling of power and force.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Smashed Potatoes Mean A Delicious Meal'.

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