crash
Pronunciation: [kræʃ]
Context: "accident"
(verb) to suddenly hit something hard or to collide with something. Imagine a car that suddenly smashes into a wall or another car. It's loud and surprising.
Example
The driver crashed into the tree but thankfully wasn't hurt.
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He didn't crash his bike because he was very careful when riding.
Example
Did the plane crash during the storm?
Context: "accident"
(noun) an event where something smashes or collides suddenly. This can happen with cars, planes, or even computers. It's often unexpected and can cause damage.
Example
The car crash caused a lot of traffic on the highway.
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There was no crash reported on the roads today.
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How serious was the crash that happened yesterday?
Context: "technical failure"
(verb) when a machine or computer stops working suddenly. It's like when your video game freezes and you can't play anymore.
Example
My computer crashed, but I saved my work just in time.
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The software did not crash while I was using it last night.
Example
What causes a computer to crash while you’re working?
Context: "technical failure"
(noun) an event where a machine or computer stops working suddenly without warning. This can lead to data loss or frustration, just like when your game stops and you lose your progress.
Example
The crash of the app caused users to lose their saved information.
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There was no crash of the program during the important presentation.
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What should I do if there is a crash while I’m using the software?