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Meaning of the word crash in English

What does crash mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

crash

US /kræʃ/
UK /kræʃ/
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Noun

1.

an accident in which a vehicle hits something, causing damage or injuries

Example:
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There was a serious car crash on the highway.
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The plane made an emergency landing after a mechanical crash.
Synonym:
collisionaccidentsmashwreckpile-up
2.

a sudden loud noise made by something falling or breaking

Example:
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We heard a loud crash from the kitchen.
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The thunder made a sudden crash.
Synonym:
bangclattersmashthudboom
3.

a sudden and severe fall in the price or value of something

Example:
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The stock market experienced a major crash.
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The housing market is heading for a crash.
Synonym:
collapsedownturnrecessionslumpbust

Verb

1.

to hit something hard, causing damage or injury; to have an accident in a vehicle

Example:
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The car crashed into a tree.
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He crashed his bike on the way home.
Synonym:
collidesmashhitimpactwreck
2.

to make a sudden loud noise

Example:
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The thunder crashed loudly.
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Plates crashed to the floor.
Synonym:
bangclattersmashthudboom
3.

for a computer or system to stop working suddenly

Example:
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My computer crashed in the middle of saving the document.
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The server crashed due to an overload.
Synonym:
failbreak downmalfunctionfreezehang
4.

to go to sleep quickly, especially when very tired

Example:
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After a long day, I just want to go home and crash.
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He was so exhausted he just crashed on the sofa.
Synonym:
collapsepass outfall asleepdoze offconk out

Adjective

1.

involving or caused by a crash

Example:
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They conducted a crash investigation.
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The company implemented a crash course for new employees.

Adverb

1.

with a sudden loud noise

Example:
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The glass fell crash to the floor.
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