Pronunciation

/kruːʃ/

Definitions

Noun

• 1 (plural crushes): A strong feeling of affection or admiration for someone, often unrequited. Example: “She had a secret crush on her best friend.”
• 2 (plural): A compression or pressure, often accidental. Example: “The box was crushed under the weight of the books.”

Verb

• To feel a strong attraction or infatuation for someone. Example: “He crushed on her from afar.”
• To crush something, causing it to be flattened or damaged. Example: “The car’s engine was crushed in the accident.”

Adjective

• Characterized by pressure or intense emotion. Example: “A crush of people at the concert.”
• Softening or tenderizing under pressure. Example: “The fruit has crushed easily.”

Adverb

• With great force or intensity. Example: “She crushed the can with one swift motion.”

Phrases

• “Have a crush on someone” means to have a romantic or strong liking for someone.
• “Crush a project” means to complete it efficiently or effectively.
• “Under crushing pressure” describes being overwhelmed by stress.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She confessed her long-time crush on him.”
• Verb: “The construction workers were crushing rocks to make gravel.”
• Adjective: “The crowd was in a crush at the entrance of the stadium.”
• Adverb: “He crushed his opponent’s argument with facts.”

Synonyms

• Infatuation
• Admiration
• Enthusiasm
• Passion
• Fondness
• Crushable (informal, specifically referring to materials)