slam
Pronunciation: [slæm]
Word
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.
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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?
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