Slam into Meaning in English
expression
ˈsɫæm/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
SLAM-IN-too, slam-in-TOO, slam-IN-tuh
slˈæm/ /ˈɪntʊ
slam-IN-tuh
Definition
To hit something with great force and noise, often suddenly or by accident.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both spoken and written English, often to describe cars, objects, or people hitting things forcefully. Used for both literal and figurative impacts. Not formal; more vivid than 'hit'. Typical patterns: 'slam into a wall', 'slam into someone'.
Spanish: chocar contra - estrellarse contraPortuguese (BR): bater em - colidir comPortuguese (PT): bater contra - colidir comChinese (Simplified): 猛撞上 - 撞到Chinese (Traditional): 猛撞上 - 撞到Hindi: टकरा जानाArabic: يصطدم بـ - يرتطم بـBengali: জোরে ধাক্কা খাওয়া - সজোরে আঘাত করাRussian: врезаться - влететьJapanese: 激突する - 激しくぶつかるVietnamese: đâm sầm vào - va mạnh vàoKorean: 세게 부딪치다 - 쾅 하고 들이받다Turkish: çarpmak - sertçe çarpmakUrdu: زبردست ٹکرانا - زور سے ٹکّر مارناIndonesian: menabrak dengan keras - menghantam dengan keras
Example Sentences
The car slammed into a tree on the side of the road.
basic
I accidentally slammed into my friend while running.
basic
The ball slammed into the window and broke it.
basic
My heart nearly stopped when the bus slammed into the barrier on the highway.
natural
He didn’t notice the door and slammed into it full speed.
natural
The waves were so strong, they slammed into the rocks and splashed everywhere.
natural