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Do not crush the empty box yet.
What does Crush mean?
Crush means to press hard, or a strong liking.
Dictionary definition
to press something so hard that it breaks, flattens, or changes shape; as a noun, a strong liking for someone or something.
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Crush in a sentence
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The machine can crush cans for recycling.
hard
She had a crush on the singer after watching the concert.
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What can crush mean?
Crush can mean pressing something hard or having a strong liking.
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Which word is closest to crush when it means press hard?
Squash means to press something flat or out of shape.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses crush correctly?
A machine or truck can crush cans by pressing them flat.
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Partverb, noun.
MeaningCrush means to press hard, or a strong liking.
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Word family
Crush word family
Base word
crush
verb
crush
To press hard or flatten.
verb
crushes
Crushes now or often.
verb
crushed
Pressed hard or flattened in the past.
verb
crushing
Pressing hard or flattening now.
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Crush means to press hard, or a strong liking.
Common mix-up
Crush does not always mean press hard. In some sentences, it means strong liking.
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