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Meaning of Crash
The primary meaning of the word "crash" is to collide or come into contact with something forcefully, often resulting in damage or destruction.
Definitions
- To collide or come into contact with something forcefully, often resulting in damage or destruction
- To make a loud, sharp noise, typically as a result of something colliding or breaking
- To fail or come to an end, often suddenly or disastrously
- To enter a place or situation suddenly or uninvited
- To experience a sudden and severe economic decline
Etymology of Crash
The word "crash" originated in the 16th century, likely imitative of the sound of collision or breaking
Initially used to describe the sound of something breaking or colliding, the word's meaning expanded to include the act of colliding or coming into contact with something forcefully
Over time, the word's meaning broadened to encompass figurative uses, such as economic decline or failure
Example Uses
- The car crash was devastating, with multiple vehicles involved and several people injured
- The stock market crash of 2008 had a lasting impact on the global economy
- The plane crash was attributed to a combination of human error and technical failure
- The company's finances began to crash after a series of poor investments
- The hikers heard a loud crash in the woods, but couldn't see what had made the noise