{
    "term": "clash",
    "partOfSpeech": "noun",
    "ox5000": true,
    "cefr": "c1",
    "definitions": [
        {
            "senseNumber": 1,
            "definition": "a short fight between two groups of people",
            "sensetop": "clash (with somebody)clash (between A and B)",
            "cefr": "c1",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Clashes broke out between police and demonstrators."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Eight people were wounded in a clash with border guards."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Several people were injured in violent clashes with the police."
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["War and conflict"],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["angry", "bitter", "fierce"],
                "verb + clash": ["lead to", "provoke", "avoid"],
                "clash + verb": ["break out", "erupt", "occur"],
                "preposition": ["in a/​the clash", "clash between", "clash of"],
                "phrases": [
                    "a clash of cultures",
                    "a clash of interests",
                    "a clash of wills"
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 2,
            "definition": "an argument between two people or groups of people who have different beliefs and ideas",
            "sensetop": "clash (with somebody) (over something)clash (between A and B) (over something)",
            "cefr": "c1",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "There has been a head-on clash between the two candidates over education policy."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Differences in the aims of the two unions have led to serious clashes over policy."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The leaders are preparing for a head-on clash at the summit."
                }
            ],
            "synonyms": "conflict",
            "topics": ["Opinion and argument"],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["angry", "bitter", "fierce"],
                "verb + clash": ["lead to", "provoke", "avoid"],
                "clash + verb": ["break out", "erupt", "occur"],
                "preposition": ["in a/​the clash", "clash between", "clash of"],
                "phrases": [
                    "a clash of cultures",
                    "a clash of interests",
                    "a clash of wills"
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 3,
            "definition": "the difference that exists between two things that are opposed to each other",
            "cefr": "c1",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "a **clash of interests/opinions/cultures**"
                },
                {
                    "text": "a **personality clash** with the boss"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Simply put, the conflict comes down to a clash of cultures."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Personality clashes led to the break-up of the band."
                }
            ],
            "synonyms": "conflict",
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["angry", "bitter", "fierce"],
                "verb + clash": ["lead to", "provoke", "avoid"],
                "clash + verb": ["break out", "erupt", "occur"],
                "preposition": ["in a/​the clash", "clash between", "clash of"],
                "phrases": [
                    "a clash of cultures",
                    "a clash of interests",
                    "a clash of wills"
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 4,
            "definition": "a situation in which two events happen at the same time so that you cannot go to or see them both",
            "cefr": "c1",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "a clash in the timetable/schedule"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 5,
            "definition": "a loud noise made by two metal objects being hit together",
            "cefr": "c1",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "a **clash of cymbals/swords**"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 6,
            "definition": "an occasion when two teams or players compete against each other",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Bayern’s clash with Roma in the Champions League"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 7,
            "definition": "the situation when two colours, designs, etc. look ugly when they are put together",
            "examples": []
        }
    ],
    "pronunciations": {
        "uk": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/klæʃ/",
                "audio": "cl/clash/clash__gb_1.mp3"
            }
        ],
        "us": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/klæʃ/",
                "audio": "cl/clash/clash__us_1.mp3"
            }
        ]
    },
    "wordOrigin": "early 16th cent.: imitative."
}