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slam
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- pronunciation:
- slaem
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
slams, slamming, slammed |
| definition 1: |
to shut with force and loud noise.
I slammed the door because I was furious.- synonyms:
- bang, clap
- similar words:
- heave, jam, thrust
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| definition 2: |
to cause (something) to move with great force so that it makes a powerful impact or is sent a great distance.
The driver slammed the truck into a tree.She slammed the ball into left field.- synonyms:
- smash
- similar words:
- bang, catapult, fling, heave, hurl, jam, pound, sling, whack
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| definition 3: |
to move so as to hit something with force and noise.
He slammed into the wall with his bike.- synonyms:
- crash, smash
- similar words:
- bump, collide, dash
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| related words: |
crack, criticize |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a movement that makes a loud noise on impact, or the noise itself.
The slam of the ocean waves against the rocks kept us awake.- synonyms:
- bang, clap
- similar words:
- blast, clash, crack, knock, rap, report, thud, thump
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| related words: |
clap, crack, thump |
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