slam (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /slæm/
Definition
To shut forcefully and loudly, often with a bang.
Examples
He slammed the phone down after the argument.
The wind slammed the shutters against the house.
She slammed the car door in frustration.
How to Use slam
- slam shut (phrasal verb)
- To close with a loud noise. — "The heavy gate slammed shut behind him."
- slam into (prepositional phrase)
- To hit something with great force. — "The car slammed into a tree."
- slam down (phrasal verb)
- To place something down forcefully, often in anger. — "He slammed the book down on the table."
- slam on the brakes (idiom)
- To apply the brakes of a vehicle suddenly and forcefully. — "The driver slammed on the brakes to avoid hitting the pedestrian."
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