B2verbconflictemotions
US/slæm/
UK/slæm/
to shut something hard with a loud noise, or to hit something with great force
In context
He slammed the door and walked out of the meeting.
She slammed her hand on the desk in frustration.
A truck slammed into the back of our car at the light.
Words that go with slam
verb + noun
- slam the doorPlease do not slam the door.
verb + preposition
- slam intoThe car slammed into a wall.
- slam on the brakesHe slammed on the brakes to avoid a dog.
verb + adjective
- slam shutThe window slammed shut in the wind.
verb + adverb
- slam downShe slammed down the phone.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
slam the door softlyCorrect: close the door softly