crush · verb T /krʌʃ/
crush
C2 to press something so hard that it is made flat or broken into pieces
Dictionary example:
Her car was crushed by a falling tree.
Learner example:
Thus, in the last chapters, one notices that Ralph and Piggy have become insepara[ble] friends, a friendship which is abruptly terminated by that huge rock that also crushes the conch. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Greek)
crush · noun /krʌʃ/
crush (CROWD)
C2 no plural a crowd of people forced to stand close together because there is not enough room
Dictionary example:
Many people fell over in the crush.
crush (LOVE)
C2 C a strong temporary feeling of love for someone
Dictionary example:
Tim has a crush on Jennifer.
Learner example:
He told me that one of his friends had a crush on me and wanted to know if I liked him. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Swedish)
