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Crushed

krəʃt
Common
~ 3900
~ 3900, Common
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
To press or squeeze something so hard that it becomes flat or broken into pieces., To defeat or overcome someone or something completely, usually in a competition or conflict., To cause someone to feel extremely disappointed, upset, or disheartened., To crumple or flatten something by stepping on it or putting weight on it.

Crushed - Meanings

To press or squeeze something so hard that it becomes flat or broken into pieces.

Example: She accidentally crushed the delicate glass ornament in her hand.
Usage: formalContext: describing physical actions
Note: This meaning is often used in contexts where physical force or pressure is applied.

To defeat or overcome someone or something completely, usually in a competition or conflict.

Example: The underdog team crushed their opponents in the championship game.
Usage: formalContext: sports, business, or academic settings
Note: This meaning is commonly used in contexts related to competition or rivalry.

To cause someone to feel extremely disappointed, upset, or disheartened.

Example: His harsh words crushed her spirit.
Usage: formalContext: emotional situations
Note: This meaning is often used to describe the impact of negative emotions on a person.

To crumple or flatten something by stepping on it or putting weight on it.

Example: He accidentally crushed the papers on his desk when he leaned on them.
Usage: informalContext: everyday situations
Note: This meaning is commonly used in casual contexts to describe accidental actions.

Crushed's synonyms

smashed

To break or shatter violently into small pieces.
Example: The glass fell to the ground and smashed into pieces.
Note: Smashed implies a more forceful breaking compared to crushed.

pulverized

To reduce something to small particles or powder.
Example: The machine pulverized the rocks into fine powder.
Note: Pulverized emphasizes the process of grinding or crushing into very small pieces.

squashed

To crush or flatten something by pressure.
Example: The bug was squashed under the shoe.
Note: Squashed often implies a flattening or compressing action.

mashed

To crush or squeeze something until it becomes soft and pulpy.
Example: She mashed the potatoes with a fork.
Note: Mashed specifically refers to the action of crushing something until it becomes soft and pulpy.

Crushed expressions, common phrases

Crushed it

To do something extremely well or successfully.
Example: She really crushed it in her presentation today.
Note: Emphasizes excellence rather than destruction.

Crush on someone

To have a romantic or infatuated interest in someone.
Example: I think he has a crush on his coworker.
Note: Shifts focus from physical destruction to romantic feelings.

Crushed under pressure

To feel overwhelmed or defeated by stress or expectations.
Example: She felt crushed under the pressure of the upcoming exam.
Note: Conveys emotional weight rather than physical force.

Crush someone's dreams

To destroy someone's hopes or ambitions.
Example: Don't crush his dreams; be supportive of his aspirations.
Note: Refers to emotional impact rather than physical damage.

Crush it out of the park

To surpass expectations or excel beyond measure.
Example: He really crushed it out of the park with his performance.
Note: Emphasizes exceptional success rather than destruction.

Crush the competition

To defeat rivals or competitors decisively.
Example: Our team is determined to crush the competition in the upcoming tournament.
Note: Focuses on winning over adversaries rather than destroying physically.

Crush someone's spirit

To demoralize or break someone's enthusiasm or motivation.
Example: Continuous criticism can crush someone's spirit.
Note: Refers to emotional impact on morale rather than physical force.

Crushed everyday (slang) expressions

Crushin' it

This slang term means to be doing exceptionally well or succeeding with great skill.
Example: I saw your presentation; you were crushin' it up there!
Note: The slang term 'crushin' it' is a more informal and colloquial way of expressing success compared to 'crushing it.'

Crushworthy

This term is used to describe someone or something that is worthy of having a crush on, usually due to their attractiveness, likability, or charm.
Example: Have you seen the new guy in our class? He's totally crushworthy!
Note: Unlike 'crush on someone,' which involves developing feelings for someone, 'crushworthy' simply means the person or thing is appealing in a way that might lead to a crush.

Crushed out

To be 'crushed out' means to be physically exhausted or fatigued, often to the point of not wanting to do anything.
Example: After a long day at work, I was totally crushed out on the couch.
Note: This slang term emphasizes feeling drained or worn out, rather than focusing on accomplishing tasks as in 'crushed it.'

Crushin' on someone

To have a crush on someone; to be attracted to someone romantically or infatuated with them.
Example: I think he's crushin' on you; he's always around when you're in the office.
Note: While 'crush on someone' is a common term, adding 'crushin' emphasizes a more informal and conversational tone.

Crush it up

To have a great time or thoroughly enjoy oneself, often in a social setting like a party or event.
Example: Let's crush it up at the party tonight!
Note: This slang term suggests having a fun or exciting experience, rather than achieving success or excellence as in 'crushing it.'

Crushin' hard

To be intensely infatuated or romantically interested in someone.
Example: She's been crushin' hard on that guy from her gym class.
Note: The term 'crushin' hard' conveys a strong and deep level of attraction or interest, beyond a simple crush.

Crush vibes

The subtle or indirect signals indicating romantic interest or attraction between two people.
Example: There are some serious crush vibes between them; it's obvious they like each other.
Note: Unlike directly stating a crush, 'crush vibes' refers to the subtle signs or feelings present in a potential romantic connection.

Crushed - Examples

The glass was crushed under the weight of the book.
She felt crushed when she didn't get the job.
The car was completely crushed in the accident.

Crushed grammar

Crushed - Verb (Verb) / Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle)
Lemma: crush
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): crushes, crush
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): crush
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): crushed
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): crushing
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): crushes
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): crush
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): crush
Syllables, Separation and Stress
crushed Contains 1 syllables: crush
Phonetic transcription: ˈkrəsh
crush , ˈkrəsh (The red syllable is stressed)

Crushed - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
crushed: ~ 3900 (Common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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