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crash
Noun
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A crash is something that happens between things. Something that comes together.
I saw a horrible crash on my way home. Two cars had hit each other.
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A crash is a loud sound like a clang that happens when two things hit each other.
I heard the crash of the cymbals clearly.
crash
Adjective
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If something is crash, it is very quick; it is very fast.
crash
Verb
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If something crashes, it hits something else. This could be the ground.
We crashed into each other because we were not looking.
The plane crashed (hit the ground), killing everyone on it.
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If you crash something, you cause it to hit something.
I crashed my car. Now I have to walk.
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If you crash somewhere, you sleep there.
I'm too tired to get home, could I just crash here?
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If you crash, you were on drugs and are now tired or sick because the drugs are gone.
He felt so good when he was high, but when he crashed he wanted to die.
a
Determinative
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A is used when the following word could be any of a certain type.
Compare "A book I saw on the shelf" and "The book I gave you yesterday".
a
Noun
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A is the first letter of the alphabet.
The letter "a" comes before "b".
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In some schools, an A is a very high grade.
Ron got an A on his earth science test.
party
Noun
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A party is when people get together for fun or to celebrate something like a birthday.
I'm throwing a huge party for my 21st birthday. There'll be cake, games, and lots of fun!
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A party is a political group.
The Liberal Party will form the government.
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A party is any group of people who are together for a reason.
Inside the restaurant, a party of four had taken their seats.
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A party is one person or group in a disagreement.
party
Verb
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When you party, you go to a party and enjoy yourself.
We partied until the early hours.