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Crash

UK /["/kræʃ/"]/US /["/kræʃ/"]/

Definition

an accident in which a vehicle hits something, for example another vehicle, usually causing damage and often injuring or killing the passengers

In simple words: To hit something with a lot of force.

Examples

  • The car made a loud noise when it crashed into the tree.
  • There was a crash on the highway that caused a major traffic jam.
  • He experienced a sudden crash in his energy levels after the long meeting.
  • The stock market faced a significant crash last year.
  • During the programming contest, a crash in the software disrupted the competition.

Usage notes

Use 'crash' in contexts related to accidents, especially with vehicles. It can also refer to breaking noises or technical failures. Avoid using it in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

crash + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'crash' as a loud noise, like two cars colliding.

Collocations

  • horrific
  • major
  • serious
  • cause
  • have
  • survive
  • happen
  • occur
  • involve something
  • victim
  • site
  • landing
  • in a/​the crash
  • almighty
  • deafening
  • great
  • hear
  • make
  • come from
  • with a crash
  • crash of
  • financial
  • bank
  • dotcom
  • crash in

Synonyms

  • collapse

Antonyms

  • repair
  • fix

Common mistakes

  • Confusing 'crash' with 'smash'; 'crash' implies a collision.
  • Using 'crash' in passive form incorrectly, like 'was crashed by'
  • Mixing up the noun and verb forms, saying 'the crash of car' instead of 'the car crash'