smash
Meaning
To smash is to strike or hit something with great force, resulting in its destruction or fragmentation; it can also denote a decisive and overwhelming victory in a competitive context, often implying an intense or aggressive action that leaves little room
💡 While "smash" is often used in informal contexts to describe physical destruction, in academic discourse it can also metaphorically describe significant achievements or disruptions in various fields, such as technology or social movements.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
The
stadium
was
unusually
quiet
as
Maria
adjusted
her
shoes
and
checked
the
lane
markers
,
aware
that
months
of
meticulous
training
would
be
judged
in
minutes
.
She
visualised
the
race
in
precise
detail
,
calibrating
her
start
and
the
trajectory
of
each
stride
until
the
pattern
felt
almost
automatic
.
When
the
gun
fired
she
maintained
a
relentless
rhythm
,
pushing
through
the
familiar
burn
of
exertion
while
staying
focused
on
the
finish
.
Her
plan
was
simple
:
to
smash
the
longstanding
national
record
she
had
been
chasing
for
years
,
not
to
compete
with
others
but
to
surpass
her
own
limits
.
By
the
final
bend
she
accelerated
with
a
confidence
that
surprised
even
her
,
crossing
the
line
and
feeling
a
quiet
exhilaration
as
the
scoreboard
confirmed
she
had
done
exactly
that
.
Common Phrases
smash a barrier
smash expectations
smash the competition
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