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Word: Smash
Speech Type: Verb
early 18th century (as a noun): probably imitative, representing a blend of words such as smack, smite with bash, mash, etc.
smaʃ
violently break (something) into pieces
Short Definition:violently break something into pieces
Examples:- the thief smashed a window to get into the car
- gone are the days when he smashed up hotels
- anything that gets in his way is smashed to pieces
move so as to hit or collide with something with great force and impact
Short Definition:move so as to hit or collide with something with great force and impact
Examples:- their plane smashed into a mountainside
- giant Atlantic waves smashed against the wall
Word: Smash
Speech Type: Noun
smaʃ
an act or sound of something smashing
Short Definition:act or sound of something smashing
Examples:- he heard the smash of glass
a very successful song, film, show, or performer
Short Definition:very successful song, film or performer
Examples:- a box office smash
- a smash-hit first single
a mixture of spirits (typically brandy) with flavoured water and ice.
Short Definition:mixture of spirits with flavoured water and ice
a bankruptcy or financial failure.
Short Definition:bankruptcy or financial failure
Word: Smash
Speech Type: Adverb
smaʃ
with a sudden, violent shattering
Short Definition:with sudden, violent shattering
Examples:- they were together for an instant, and then smash it was all gone
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