mash
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /mæʃ/
KK: /mæʃ/
noun
Definition
A soft, pulpy mixture or mass, often made from crushed or ground ingredients, such as food or grains.
Example
For dinner, we had a delicious bowl of mash made from potatoes and butter.
Conversation
I tried making a new recipe for dinner last night, and it turned out great!
Oh really? What did you make?
I made a delicious mash of potatoes and garlic.
That sounds amazing! I love a good creamy mash.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
pulp
blend
mashup
Antonyms
solid
whole
separation
transitive verb
Definition
To crush or press something into a soft, pulpy mixture, often used in cooking or to describe a method of preparing food.
Example
She decided to mash the potatoes before serving them for dinner.
Tense Forms
Past: mashed
Past Participle: mashed
Conversation
What do you usually do with leftover potatoes after dinner?
I like to mash them up with some butter and cream.
That sounds delicious! I usually just eat them as they are.
Root Explanation
The word 'mash' originates from Old English 'mascan', meaning to crush or mash. It refers to the action of crushing or grinding something into a soft, pulpy mass.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old English word 'mascan' which means to crush — that's why 'mash' means to crush something into a soft mixture.
Visually Confused Words
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