clashing
|clash-ing|
B2
/ˈklæʃɪŋ/
(clash)
conflict or disagreement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'clash' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'clashen,' where 'clash' meant 'to make a loud noise.'
Historical Evolution
'clashen' transformed into the modern English word 'clash' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make a loud noise,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'conflict or disagreement.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'clash'.
The two teams are clashing on the field.
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Adjective 1
incompatible or in conflict with something else.
The clashing colors made the room look chaotic.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35