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squash (verb/noun)

To squash means to press, crush, or squeeze something so that it becomes flat, soft, or loses its original shape. It can also refer to the act of forcing someone or something into a very small or crowded space.

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Think of a **S**quare being **QUASH**ed into a flat line. The 'S' and 'QU' remind you of the word, and the image reminds...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

I squashed the lemon to get juice. → I squeezed the lemon to get juice.

The bus was very squash. → The bus was very crowded / We were squashed on the bus.

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