smash

Everyday

1. To smash something is to break it into many pieces with force and noise. tree →
2. To smash into something is to hit it very hard, like a car smashing into a wall. tree →
3. In tennis or badminton, a smash is a hard hit downwards. tree →
4. A smash or «smash hit» is a very big success, like a hit song or film. tree →
5. To smash a record is to beat it by a lot. tree →

In the lessons

In stories and safety: glass smashes, so sweep it up carefully and tell an adult; cars can smash into each other in a crash. In sports, players smash the ball. Phrases: «smash to pieces», «smash into», «smash hit», «smash a record».

Examples

• The glass fell and smashed on the floor. tree →
• A ball smashed the window. tree →
• The car smashed into a lamppost, but nobody was hurt. tree →
• She won the point with a great smash. tree →
• The film was a smash hit. tree →
• He smashed the school record for the long jump. tree →
• Don't touch smashed glass with your hands. tree →
• The waves smashed against the rocks. tree →
• He smashed the egg, and Koshchei the Deathless died. tree →

Note

Regular verb: «smashed». Plural noun «smashes». Smash is stronger than break: it suggests many pieces and a loud noise. «Smashing» in UK English can also mean great or wonderful («a smashing day»).