crash
Pronunciation
Noun
A1 Beginner
Quick answer
A sudden violent collision, or the loud noise it makes.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
Usage notes
"Crash" is also used for a computer or program suddenly failing, a common figurative extension.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "We heard a loud _____ from the kitchen and ran to see what had fallen."
Answer: crash
In your own words, what does "crash" mean?
A sudden violent collision, or the loud noise it makes.
Learn next at A1
- crawl To move slowly on your hands and knees, or close to the ground.
- crayon A stick of coloured wax used for drawing.
- cream The thick, fatty part of milk, or a similar thick, smooth substance.
- creation The act of making something new, or the thing that has been made.
- creative Able to produce new and original ideas, or showing imagination.
- creek A small, narrow stream of water, smaller than a river.