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“Crush” vs. “Have a Crush On”: What’s the Difference?

Jun 3, 2023
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The difference between “crush” and “have a crush on”

  • "Crush" relates to physical force or pressure applied to an object, whereas "having a crush on" refers to the emotional or romantic attraction one feels towards another person.
  • "Crush" focuses on the action or impact of forcefully deforming or overpowering something, while "having a crush on" emphasizes the subjective experience of being infatuated or attracted to someone.
  • "Crush" can have a broader range of applications beyond romantic attraction, such as crushing an object or defeating an opponent, while "having a crush on" specifically pertains to the realm of personal and romantic feelings.
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What is the definition of “crush” and “have a crush on”?

Crush
  • To crush means to deform, break, or compress something forcefully, often resulting in a loss of shape or destruction of the object.
  • It can also refer to exerting intense pressure on something, physically or emotionally, causing significant impact or damage.
  • In a figurative sense, to crush can mean to overpower, defeat, or dominate someone or something.
Have a crush on
  • "Having a crush on" is a phrase used to describe the experience of being romantically or emotionally attracted to someone.
  • It implies having strong feelings of infatuation or admiration for the person, often characterized by daydreaming, longing, or butterflies in the stomach.
  • "Having a crush on" someone involves a personal and subjective experience of being enamored with them, often desiring a romantic or emotional connection.

Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?

“Crush” is the more popular variant on the web.
More popular
Crush
397,000,000 results on the web
Examples
  1. I accidentally stepped on my favorite mug and now it's completely crushed.
  2. My heart feels crushed after hearing the news of my grandmother's passing.
  3. The heavy furniture in the moving truck might crush the boxes underneath.
Have a crush on
19,000,000 results on the web
Examples
  1. Ever since I met him at the party, I have a crush on my friend's brother.
  2. My classmate's crush on the new math teacher is so obvious.
  3. I've had a crush on my boss since the day I started working here.
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