clash meaning
clash :
conflict, fight
noun
▪ There was a clash between the two teams.
▪ There was a fight between the two teams.
▪ The clash of ideas was intense.
▪ The conflict of ideas was strong.
paraphrasing
▪ conflict – fight
▪ dispute – argument
▪ confrontation – face-off
▪ battle – fight
clash :
to fight, to disagree
verb
▪ The two groups clashed over the plan.
▪ The two groups fought over the plan.
▪ Their opinions clashed during the meeting.
▪ Their opinions disagreed during the meeting.
paraphrasing
▪ collide – crash
▪ conflict – fight
▪ oppose – disagree
▪ quarrel – argue
Pronunciation
clash [klæʃ]
The word has the stress on the whole word and sounds like 'klash'.
Common phrases and grammar about clash
clash - Common meaning
noun
conflict, fight
verb
to fight, to disagree
Part of Speech Changes for "clash"
▪ clashing (adjective) – fighting or disagreeing
▪ clashed (verb) – fought or disagreed
Common Expressions with "clash"
▪ clash of opinions – disagreement of ideas
▪ clash with someone – fight with someone
▪ cultural clash – conflict between cultures
▪ clash over a topic – fight about a topic
Important examples of clash in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, clash often refers to a disagreement or conflict in ideas or schedules.
Example of a confusing word: crash (to collide)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC grammar questions, clash is used as a verb to show disagreement or conflict.
clash
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
clash of the titans
'big fight or competition', used to describe a major conflict or event.
clash of colors
means 'colors that do not look good together', used in fashion or design.
Differences between similar words and clash
clash
,
conflict
differences
Clash is often used for a more active fight or disagreement, while conflict can be more general and passive.
Clash implies a physical or loud disagreement, while dispute is often a verbal argument.
Words with the same origin as clash
The origin of clash
The word 'clash' comes from the Middle English 'clashen', which means to make a loud noise or fight.
Word structure
The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
