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Meaning of the word smash in English

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smash

US /smæʃ/
UK /smæʃ/
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Verb

1.

to break something into many pieces

Example:
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He accidentally smashed the vase.
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The car smashed into a tree.
Synonym:
break shatter destroy crash collide
2.

to hit something very hard

Example:
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She smashed the ball over the net.
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He smashed his fist on the table in anger.
Synonym:
hit strike slam thump

Noun

1.

an act or sound of smashing

Example:
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We heard the smash of glass.
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There was a loud smash as the car hit the wall.
Synonym:
crash collision shatter breakage
2.

a very successful song, film, or play

Example:
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Her new song is a real smash hit.
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The play was a critical and commercial smash.
Synonym:
hit success triumph blockbuster
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Related Word:
smash-up