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Meaning of the word splash in English

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splash

US /splæʃ/
UK /splæʃ/
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Verb

1.

to cause (liquid) to strike or scatter over a surface or object in drops or small quantities

Example:
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The children loved to splash in the puddles.
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He accidentally splashed paint on his new shirt.
Synonym:
sprinkle spray splatter douse slosh
2.

to move through water, mud, or a similar substance, causing it to fly about in drops

Example:
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The car splashed through the huge puddle.
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Ducks were splashing about in the pond.
Synonym:
wade paddle slosh swish
3.

to display (something) prominently or in a striking way

Example:
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The newspaper splashed the scandal across its front page.
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The company decided to splash its new logo everywhere.
Synonym:
display feature showcase highlight promote

Noun

1.

a sound made by something striking or falling into liquid

Example:
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We heard a loud splash as he jumped into the pool.
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The fish made a sudden splash in the quiet water.
Synonym:
splatter spray gush spurt
2.

a mark or stain made by a splashed liquid

Example:
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There was a dark splash of coffee on the tablecloth.
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The artist used bold splashes of color in his painting.
Synonym:
stain mark smudge blot
3.

a small amount of liquid added to a drink

Example:
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I'll have a coffee with a splash of milk.
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Add a splash of lemon juice to the dressing.
Synonym:
dash drop hint touch smidgen
4.

a striking or noticeable effect or impression

Example:
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The new advertising campaign made quite a splash.
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Her grand entrance made a big splash at the party.
Synonym:
sensation impact stir commotion buzz
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Related Word:
splash out