B2verbconflictsociety
US/klæʃ/
UK/klæʃ/
to fight or disagree strongly, or to happen at the same time so you cannot do both
In context
Protesters clashed with police outside the parliament building last night.
My dentist appointment clashes with the team meeting on Tuesday.
The red sofa clashes with the orange curtains in the living room.
Words that go with clash
verb + preposition
- clash withThe two leaders clashed with each other over the budget.
- clash overNeighbors clashed over the noise from the building site.
- clash with policeProtesters clashed with police near the station.
- clash with the scheduleHer yoga class clashes with the schedule of her new job.
verb + adverb
- clash violentlyRival fans clashed violently after the match.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The meeting clashes to my class.Correct: The meeting clashes with my class.