clash

Everyday

1. A clash is a fight or strong argument between people or groups: «a clash between fans». tree →
2. If two events clash, they happen at the same time so you can't go to both. tree →
3. If colours or styles clash, they look bad together. tree →
4. A clash is a loud metal sound, like cymbals or swords hitting. tree →
5. If ideas or opinions clash, they are very different and can't easily agree. tree →

In the lessons

In music, cymbals clash. In history and stories, armies and knights clash in battle. In everyday life, after-school clubs or parties may clash with each other, and clothes in clashing colours look funny. In friendships, a clash of opinions can be solved by talking calmly. Phrases: «a clash of colours», «clash with», «clash of opinions».

Examples

• The cymbals clashed loudly. tree →
• The swords clashed as the knights fought. tree →
• My swimming lesson clashes with football practice. tree →
• Red and pink can clash. tree →
• There was a clash between the two teams' fans. tree →
• Their ideas clashed, but they found a way to agree. tree →
• The two armies clashed near the river. tree →
• That orange shirt clashes with your purple trousers. tree →
• In a moment the heavens rang to the clash of swords on bucklers. tree →

Note

Plural: clashes; he/she clashes. Pattern: «clash with something». A «clash» is often louder than a «crash»: crash = something falls or hits hard; clash = two things meet against each other.

In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: In Job, the war-horse rushes boldly into the sound of weapons. Tradition reads this as one of God's wonders in nature, showing His creative wisdom. In the primary lessons: In music, cymbals clash. In history and stories, armies and knights clash in battle. In everyday life, after-school clubs or parties may clash with each other, and clothes in clashing colours look funny. In friendships, a clash of opinions can be solved by talking calmly. Phrases: «a clash of colours», «clash with», «clash of opinions».

Examples

• He paweth in the valley, and rejoiceth in his strength; he goeth out to meet the clash of arms. (Writings JOB.39.21, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Plural: clashes; he/she clashes. Pattern: «clash with something». A «clash» is often louder than a «crash»: crash = something falls or hits hard; clash = two things meet against each other.