CEFR B1

smashing

verb

Meaning

To break something violently into many pieces, or to hit something with great force.

Examples

The vase fell off the shelf and smashed on the tile floor.
He smashed the ball over the net with an incredible serve.

Synonyms: break, shatter, demolish, pulverize

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smashing (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /smæʃ/

Definition

To break something violently into many pieces, or to hit something with great force.

Examples

The vase fell off the shelf and smashed on the tile floor.
He smashed the ball over the net with an incredible serve.
Protesters smashed windows during the demonstration.

How to Use smashing

smash into (prepositional phrase): To collide violently with something. — "The truck smashed into the guardrail."
smash up (phrasal verb): To damage something badly by breaking it. — "They smashed up the furniture in the abandoned house."
smash down (phrasal verb): To break something by hitting it downwards with force. — "The police had to smash down the door to enter."

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