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to clash
01
to be different from each other, resulting in incompatibility or disagreement
Intransitive: to clash | to clash with sth
Examples
Their personalities clash, as they have opposing views on almost every topic.
02
to hit cymbals together, creating a loud, harsh noise
Transitive: to clash cymbals
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
clash
3rd person singular
clashes
Present participle
clashing
Past simple
clashed
Past participle
clashed
Examples
The musician clashed the cymbals dramatically during the climax of the performance.
03
to strongly and publicly argue or disagree with someone
Intransitive: to clash | to clash with sb
Examples
The two politicians clashed during the debate over healthcare policies.
04
(of colors, patterns, or styles) to not look attractive together
Intransitive: to clash | to clash with a color or pattern
Examples
The bright green shirt clashed with her orange skirt.
05
to occur at the same time as something else, causing conflict or inconvenience
Intransitive: to clash | to clash with sth
Examples
I ca n't attend both the wedding and the business conference because they clash on the same weekend.
Clash
01
a loud and sharp noise that is made many times when two hard objects hit each other
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
clashes
Examples
The clash of swords echoed through the battlefield.
02
a serious argument between two sides caused by their different views and beliefs
Examples
The clash between the two political parties escalated into a heated debate over healthcare reform.
03
a violent confrontation or battle between opposing military forces
Examples
The clash between the two armies lasted for hours, with neither side gaining a decisive advantage.
04
a visual conflict or disharmony between two or more colors when used together
Examples
The red and green patterns created a noticeable clash.
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