B2noun 1K

Crash

🇬🇧 UK /["/kræʃ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/kræʃ/"]/

Meaning of Crash

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.

Crash in a sentence

• 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.

How to use Crash

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.

Related words

Collocations with Crash

• 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 for Crash

• collapse

Opposites of Crash

• repair
• fix

Common mistakes with Crash

• 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'

Frequently asked questions about Crash

What does Crash mean?

To hit something with a lot of force.

What is the definition of Crash?

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

How do you use Crash in a sentence?

The car made a loud noise when it crashed into the tree.

Can you give another example of Crash?

There was a crash on the highway that caused a major traffic jam.

What are synonyms for Crash?

Common alternatives include collapse.

What is the opposite of Crash?

Opposite meanings include repair, fix.

What words go with Crash?

It commonly pairs with 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.

What are common mistakes when using Crash?

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'

How do you pronounce Crash?

US: /["/kræʃ/"]/, UK: /["/kræʃ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Crash?

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.

What CEFR level is Crash?

"Crash" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.