crash
word
Definition
To hit something hard with force, often causing damage or a loud noise. It can also mean that a vehicle or plane has an accident, or that a computer or system suddenly stops working.
Usage & Nuances
'Crash' is used for physical impacts ('The car crashed'), transport accidents ('The plane crashed'), and technology ('My laptop crashed'). As a noun, it often means an accident or a sudden failure: 'a car crash', 'a market crash'. In informal English, 'crash at someone's place' means sleep there temporarily.
Example Sentences
The plane crashed in the mountains.
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The car crashed into a tree.
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My computer crashed during the game.
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I lost all my work when the system crashed.
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After the concert, we crashed on my friend's couch.
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The market crashed overnight, and everyone was shocked.
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