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crashing

|crash/ing|

B2

/ˈkræʃɪŋ/

(crash)

sudden impact

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
crashcrashescrashescrashedcrashedcrashing
Etymology
Etymology Information

'crash' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'crasschen,' where 'crass-' meant 'to break or shatter.'

Historical Evolution

'crasschen' transformed into the modern English word 'crash' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to break or shatter,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'collide or fall violently.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

present participle of 'crash'.

The waves were crashing against the rocks.

Synonyms

collidingsmashing

Adjective 1

extremely or overwhelmingly intense.

The party was a crashing success.

Synonyms

overwhelmingintense

Antonyms

mildsubtle

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Idioms

crashing bore

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45