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splash · verb

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splash

B2 I or T If a liquid splashes or you splash a liquid, drops of it hit or fall on something.

Dictionary examples:

Water was splashing from a hole in the roof.

Unfortunately some paint splashed onto the rug.

She splashed her face with cold water.

Learner example:

But in some towns we stayed [in], there were public swimming pools so we could even splash in the water. (First Certificate in English; B2; German)

splash around/through, etc.

B2 to move in water so that drops of it go in all directions

Dictionary example:

The children splashed through the puddles.

Learner example:

So we were splashing around and then went to dry ourselves. (First Certificate in English; B2; Greek)

splash · noun C

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splash (SOUND)

B2 the sound of something falling into or moving in water

Dictionary example:

They sat listening to the splash of raindrops on the lake.

Learner example:

[M]y friend, the mechanic Alex, heard a strang[e] noise, a very powerful splash in the sea, [and] a lot of water came into the boat. (First Certificate in English; B2; Spanish)

splash (DROP OF LIQUID)

C2 a drop of liquid that has fallen on something, or the mark made by it

Dictionary examples:

There were several small splashes of paint on the carpet.

Add a splash of lemon juice.

Learner example:

And at precisely 6pm, the sky is painted with a splash of orange and there you can enjoy one of the best sunsets in the world. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Chinese)

make a splash

C2 to get a lot of public attention

Dictionary example:

The movie made quite a splash in the US.

Learner example:

Moreover, it is no use splashing your money [around on] expensive gifts because this behavior shows that you are not happy but your purpose is to make a splash. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Greek)