Clash
/klæʃ/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo come into violent conflict; to collide with a harsh noise.
/klæʃ/
To come into conflict violently.
The swords clashed in a fierce duel.
💡 Simply: Clash is like a fight or a loud bang. Think of two toys bumping together really hard, making a loud noise!
👶 For kids: A loud noise when things hit each other hard.
More Examples
Their opinions clashed violently during the debate.
How It's Used
"The two armies clashed on the battlefield."
"The two political parties clashed over the new legislation."
A violent encounter or conflict; a discordant combination, especially of colors or sounds.
/klæʃ/
A violent conflict or collision.
There was a clash of opinions at the meeting.
💡 Simply: A clash is when two things don't go well together, like a loud noise or a fight. Imagine mismatched socks – that's a clash of colors!
👶 For kids: When things bump into each other really hard, or when colors don't match.
More Examples
The clash of the cymbals was deafening.
How It's Used
"There was a clash between protesters and police."
"The colors clashed terribly in her outfit."
From Middle English *claschen, from Old French *claschier, probably of imitative origin.
The word 'clash' has been used to describe violent conflicts since the Middle Ages.
Memory tip
Imagine cymbals CLASHING together – a loud, jarring sound of conflict.
Word Origin
"to strike"