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plash

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /plæʃ/

KK: /plæʃ/

intransitive verb
Definition

To make a sound or movement like water splashing lightly.


Example

The children love to splash in the puddles after it rains.


Tense Forms

Past: splashed

Past Participle: splashed


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear that plash when the kids jumped into the pool?
Sloth B
Yeah, it sounded like they were having so much fun!
Sloth A
I love how a good plash can instantly make the day feel brighter.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It reminds me of summer days at the beach.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
splash
spatter
spray
Antonyms
dry
soak
absorb
noun
Definition

A small, gentle sound made when something hits a liquid, or the movement of liquid caused by this action.


Example

I heard the plash of water as the stone fell into the pond.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear that splash when the ball hit the water?
Sloth B
Yeah, it was pretty loud for such a small throw!
Sloth A
I thought it would make a lighter splash than that.
Sloth B
transitive verb
Definition

To cause liquid to scatter or splash around, often making a noise or creating a mess.


Example

The child plashed water everywhere while playing in the pool.


Tense Forms

Past: plashed

Past Participle: plashed


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see how I plashed water everywhere while trying to fill that bucket?
Sloth B
Yeah, it was quite a sight!
Sloth A
I really should be more careful not to plash all over the place next time.
Sloth B
Root Explanation

The word 'plash' originates from Middle English 'plasche', which is derived from the Old English 'plæscian', meaning to splash or to make a splash. It is related to the sound or action of water splashing.

Memory Tip

Imagine the sound of water 'splashing' — that's what 'plash' means, capturing the essence of making a splash.

Visually Confused Words
splash
pash
lash
upflash
taplash
splashy
planish
slash
Is this page helpful?
Same here! It surprised me how much noise it made.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
splash
spray
spatter
Antonyms
stillness
silence
calm
It's all good — a little mess can be fun sometimes!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
splash
spray
spatter
Antonyms
absorb
collect
contain