WordHive Learning Dictionary

Crash

noun, verb

Crash means to hit something hard.

5 letters 1 syllable

What does Crash mean?

Crash means to hit something hard.

Dictionary definition

to hit something with force, or a loud accident caused by hitting.

Example sentences

Crash in a sentence

easy

The toy cars made a loud crash.

medium

The waves crash against the rocks.

hard

The computer program might crash if too many tasks run at once.

Writing practice

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Practice the meaning of Crash

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does crash mean?

Practice 2

Which word is closest in meaning to crash?

Practice 3

Which sentence uses crash correctly?

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Crash

Voice settings
Sounds like

KRASH

Listen, then repeat the word.

Synonyms

Words like Crash

collideTo hit another object while moving.
smashTo hit or break with force.
Antonyms

Opposite words

avoidTo stay away from hitting something.
missTo fail to hit something.
Synonym practice

Want to practice crash synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The toy cars might collide on the narrow track," then compare close word choices. Practice crash synonyms.

Word family

Crash word family

Base word

crash

verb

crash

Base form.

verb

crashes

Crashes now or often.

verb

crashed

Crashed in the past.

verb

crashing

Crashing now.

Related words
Student support

Understand Crash

Hint for students

Crash means to hit something hard.

Common mix-up

Crash is not the same as avoid. Crash means crash means to hit something hard.

Try it in class or at home

Read this model sentence: The waves crash against the rocks. Clue words: waves, against, rocks. Underline clue words that show why crash fits instead of avoid. Now write one new sentence that shows crash without using the word crash. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show crash?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The waves crash against the rocks." Why does crash fit better than avoid?