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1 N‑UNCOUNT The clarity of something such as a book or argument is its quality of being well explained and easy to understand. □  …the clarity with which the author explains technical subjects.

2 N‑UNCOUNT Clarity is the ability to think clearly. □ [+ of ] In business circles he is noted for his flair and clarity of vision.

3 N‑UNCOUNT Clarity is the quality of being clear in outline or sound. □  This remarkable technology provides far greater clarity than conventional x-rays.

clash ◆◇◇ /klæ ʃ/ (clashes , clashing , clashed )

1 VERB When people clash , they fight, argue, or disagree with each other. [JOURNALISM ] □ [V + with ] A group of 400 demonstrators clashed with police. □ [V + with ] Behind the scenes, Parsons clashed with almost everyone on the show. □ [V + over ] The working groups have also clashed over genetically modified crops. ● N‑COUNT Clash is also a noun. □ [+ between ] There have been a number of clashes between police in riot gear and demonstrators. [Also + with ]

2 VERB Beliefs, ideas, or qualities that clash with each other are very different from each other and therefore are opposed. □ [V + with ] Don't make any policy decisions which clash with official company thinking. □ [V ] Here, morality and good sentiments clash headlong. ● N‑COUNT Clash is also a noun. □ [+ of ] Inside government, there was a clash of views.

3 VERB If one event clashes with another, the two events happen at the same time so that you cannot attend both of them. □ [V + with ] I couldn't go on the trip as it clashed with my final exams.

4 VERB If one colour or style clashes with another, the colours or styles look ugly together. You can also say that two colours or styles clash . □ [V + with ] The red door clashed with the soft, natural tones of the stone walls. □ [V ] So what if the colours clashed? SYNONYMS clash VERB 1

fight:As a child she fought with her younger sister.

argue:They were still arguing; I could hear them down the road.

disagree:They can communicate even when they strongly disagree.

quarrel:At one point we quarrelled, over something silly.

feud:He feuded with his ex-wife. COLLOCATIONS clash VERB 1

clash+ adverb : repeatedly; angrily, violently NOUN

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adjective + clash : violent

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noun + clash : culture, personality

clasp /klɑː sp, klæ sp/ (clasps , clasping , clasped )

1 VERB If you clasp someone or something, you hold them tightly in your hands or arms. □ [V n] She clasped the children to her. □ [V -ed] He paced the corridor, hands clasped behind his back.

2 N‑COUNT A clasp is a small device that fastens something. □ [+ of ] …the clasp of her handbag.

class ◆◆◆ /klɑː s, klæ s/ (classes , classing , classed )

1 N‑COUNT A class is a group of pupils or students who are taught together. □  He had to spend about six months in a class with younger students. □  Reducing class sizes should be a top priority.

2 N‑COUNT [oft n N ] A class is a course of teaching in a particular subject. □  He acquired a law degree by taking classes at night. □  I go to dance classes here in New York.

3 N‑UNCOUNT [in N ] If you do something in class , you do it during a lesson in school. □  There is lots of reading in class.