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slam

Pronunciation: [slæm]

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Learn how to use slam in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “physical action”

(verb) to hit or close something very hard and loudly. This can happen when someone shuts a door hard or throws something down with force.

Example

He slammed the door when he left the room.

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She didn't slam the book on the table; she placed it gently.

Example

Did you hear him slam the car trunk?

Context: “physical action”

(noun) the loud noise made when something is hit or closed hard. It’s the sound you hear when a door or a book is shut quickly and forcefully.

Example

There was a loud slam when the wind blew the door shut.

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I didn't hear a slam; the door closed quietly.

Example

What made that loud slam noise just now?

Context: “competition or performance”

(verb) to criticize or to defeat someone very easily in a performance or contest. This is often used when talking about sports or competitions where someone dominates completely.

Example

The team slammed their opponents in the championship game.

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They didn't slam the competition; they lost the match.

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Did the player slam the opponent in the last game?

How to pronounce slam

Pronunciation: [slæm]

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