B2
shatter vs smash
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| shatterverb/ˈʃæt.ər/ | Meaning to break suddenly into many small pieces, or to destroy something completely such as hope or confidence | Goes with shatter into pieces | Example The news shattered her hopes of becoming a professional dancer. |
| smashverb/smæʃ/ | Meaning to break something violently into pieces, or to hit something very hard | Goes with smash a window | Example He smashed the window with a hammer to get into the car. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
In an emergency, the glass and press the red button.